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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2561 ratings
9.179 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
LM Segal

Sorry for the pic...full on liquorice and black fruit. 2-3 years minimum. Could turn out awesome.

Sorry for the pic...full on liquorice and black fruit. 2-3 years minimum. Could turn out awesome.

Apr 22nd, 2021
Ron R
9.1

Nose of bing cherries with a hint of cardboard. Palate is still fruit-forward with overripe cherries, sandalwood, and coffee notes. Cardboard is noticeable on the palate, too. Enjoyable, but past it’s sell by date, even though it has been well stored.

Nose of bing cherries with a hint of cardboard. Palate is still fruit-forward with overripe cherries, sandalwood, and coffee notes. Cardboard is noticeable on the palate, too. Enjoyable, but past it’s sell by date, even though it has been well stored.

Jan 10th, 2020
Ron R
9.3

Got to this just in time. Leather notes on the nose. Still has a solid core of black fruits. Lovely texture and balance on the mid-palate. Slightly spicy with black pepper, strawberries and soft brown sugar. Tannins are nicely tucked in. If you like your wines vibrant, drink the 06’s now.

Got to this just in time. Leather notes on the nose. Still has a solid core of black fruits. Lovely texture and balance on the mid-palate. Slightly spicy with black pepper, strawberries and soft brown sugar. Tannins are nicely tucked in. If you like your wines vibrant, drink the 06’s now.

May 7th, 2018
Evan Shumway

So good. The Howell mountains blows away the napa

So good. The Howell mountains blows away the napa

Jan 7th, 2018
Ron R
9.0

I was expecting an angel to sing in my ear, given the vintage and producer. My experience fell well short. Needed loads of air to coax it out of its shell. Overall, a disappointment.
Screwcap closure.

I was expecting an angel to sing in my ear, given the vintage and producer. My experience fell well short. Needed loads of air to coax it out of its shell. Overall, a disappointment.
Screwcap closure.

Jan 1st, 2018
Ron R
9.0

Screwcap. Muted, closed. Fruit profile is in the background. A chewy, backward example, which I don't think will improve from where it is today.

Screwcap. Muted, closed. Fruit profile is in the background. A chewy, backward example, which I don't think will improve from where it is today.

Sep 9th, 2017
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

Jammy black fruit, cassis and baking spices.

Jammy black fruit, cassis and baking spices.

1 person found it helpfulMar 5th, 2016
Rush Payton

Still young, but has major promise. Great balance of fruit and acidity with tannins to match, this wine shod age beautifully

Still young, but has major promise. Great balance of fruit and acidity with tannins to match, this wine shod age beautifully

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2014
TC Frazier

Dence, concentrated, with lots of wild herbs like Bayleaf and thyme

Dence, concentrated, with lots of wild herbs like Bayleaf and thyme

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

This is all estate fruit except for a bit from neighbors

This is all estate fruit except for a bit from neighbors

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2014