Bravante Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Bravante Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc 2007, Napa Valley, California
#AgedWineTuesday
Very dark in color and not showing much age.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cherries, cedar, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, black tea, herbs and light green vegetables.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 16 year old Cabernet Franc from Howell Mountain is peaking now. Drinking very nicely, with a soft mouthfeel and nice balance.
Drinks more like a Napa Merlot at this point.
Still has enough fruits and tannins, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
This 2007 vintage was a great vintage in Napa, and it is showing. A delicious wine. Elegant and restraint.
Howell Mountain fruit is always enjoyable. A great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.
A small production of only 185 cases.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50 (at release).
Bravante Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc 2007, Napa Valley, California
#AgedWineTuesday
Very dark in color and not showing much age.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cherries, cedar, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, black tea, herbs and light green vegetables.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 16 year old Cabernet Franc from Howell Mountain is peaking now. Drinking very nicely, with a soft mouthfeel and nice balance.
Drinks more like a Napa Merlot at this point.
Still has enough fruits and tannins, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
This 2007 vintage was a great vintage in Napa, and it is showing. A delicious wine. Elegant and restraint.
Howell Mountain fruit is always enjoyable. A great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.
A small production of only 185 cases.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50 (at release).
Initial nose of moldy cheese that disappeared later on. Took several hours to open up. Big, spicy, earthy. You can taste the Howell Mountain terroir.
Initial nose of moldy cheese that disappeared later on. Took several hours to open up. Big, spicy, earthy. You can taste the Howell Mountain terroir.
Nov 25th, 2016
A superb wine but only after a long airing, even in the glass. Smooth with big flavor but soft oaks and medium tannins. A real find!
A superb wine but only after a long airing, even in the glass. Smooth with big flavor but soft oaks and medium tannins. A real find!
Sep 24th, 2013
