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Beringer Vineyards

Third Century Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

9.323 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

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Beringer VineyardsHowell Mountain, Napa ValleyCabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

I heard about this wine from a lot of old school buyers. It's living up to expectation and more.

I heard about this wine from a lot of old school buyers. It's living up to expectation and more.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Beautiful wine. Rich, deep, profound Cab Franc fruit well integrated. A bold but balanced wine of its type.

Beautiful wine. Rich, deep, profound Cab Franc fruit well integrated. A bold but balanced wine of its type.

Jul 22nd, 2016
Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.2

Impressive structure and length of fruits on the finish. Cab Franc greens all the way through

Impressive structure and length of fruits on the finish. Cab Franc greens all the way through

Jan 16th, 2016
Ian Brand
9.2

Very happy with this. Perfect age, composed, old school mountain style. Found in my in- laws closet.

Very happy with this. Perfect age, composed, old school mountain style. Found in my in- laws closet.

Dec 28th, 2014
Andrew Belzer
9.0

Cherry, boysenberry, leather, some green notes. Very soft and low acid. Definitely tates like the 14% alcohol on the label. But solid for a 30 year old wine!

Cherry, boysenberry, leather, some green notes. Very soft and low acid. Definitely tates like the 14% alcohol on the label. But solid for a 30 year old wine!

Mar 11th, 2026
Andrew Belzer
8.9

bing cherry, cedar, wet earth, mushroom, and hints of vanilla

bing cherry, cedar, wet earth, mushroom, and hints of vanilla

Apr 7th, 2020
Holly Gamblin
10

Best ever favorite grape

Best ever favorite grape

Feb 13th, 2020
Brendan OConnell
9.4

Nice cab. Complex with nice tobacco notes.

Nice cab. Complex with nice tobacco notes.

Mar 18th, 2018
John Bick
9.4

A superb Cabernet Franc. Plenty of fruit with strong tannins still. Softened quickly in the glass.

A superb Cabernet Franc. Plenty of fruit with strong tannins still. Softened quickly in the glass.

Jun 4th, 2017
Ivona Bors
9.1

1996 Vintage. Cabernet Franc. My favorite grapes. Deep fruit and spices. Berries and plums. Woodsy and earthy with many tannins. Loved it

1996 Vintage. Cabernet Franc. My favorite grapes. Deep fruit and spices. Berries and plums. Woodsy and earthy with many tannins. Loved it

Dec 10th, 2016