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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2109 ratings
9.014 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
Bryant Bickel

On point, big hearty Howell depth and structure, tannins refined by now, beautiful dark fruits. And a finish that encores

On point, big hearty Howell depth and structure, tannins refined by now, beautiful dark fruits. And a finish that encores

Sep 4th, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

This still needs time, but blossomed after open for 1.5 hours. For a 15% wine it's not hot, purity of fruit, cassis and blue flowers. Killer. Tony Biagi is a very good winemaker. M

This still needs time, but blossomed after open for 1.5 hours. For a 15% wine it's not hot, purity of fruit, cassis and blue flowers. Killer. Tony Biagi is a very good winemaker. M

Jan 24th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.7

Impressive intensity and ripeness.

Impressive intensity and ripeness.

Mar 14th, 2013
GK
9.4

Super nice

Super nice

Jun 17th, 2019
Nick Mau

As the wine has aged it has gained a brassy color on the rim, yet still a beautiful deep purple color. I don't know what I'm smelling other than greatness. Beautiful fruit and earth on the nose. Amazing on the palate. Certainly worth every penny. Scored a great deal on this. Worth twice what I paid.

As the wine has aged it has gained a brassy color on the rim, yet still a beautiful deep purple color. I don't know what I'm smelling other than greatness. Beautiful fruit and earth on the nose. Amazing on the palate. Certainly worth every penny. Scored a great deal on this. Worth twice what I paid.

Jun 16th, 2019
Aimee Gilchrist

Really impressed with this 2009. Still so bold and full of fruit. We loved it!

Really impressed with this 2009. Still so bold and full of fruit. We loved it!

May 4th, 2018
Joe Davant

Nose of plums and just a few black olives. Nice fruit and subtle tannins on the palate. Nicely complex. Really enjoyed this with a filet.

Nose of plums and just a few black olives. Nice fruit and subtle tannins on the palate. Nicely complex. Really enjoyed this with a filet.

Jul 6th, 2016
Danny Yap

Uncorked several hours before drinking, the wine opened up nicely in the glass and was deep and full of fruit. Great bottle.

Uncorked several hours before drinking, the wine opened up nicely in the glass and was deep and full of fruit. Great bottle.

Mar 19th, 2016
Ambuj Nayar

Good but needs a bit more time.

Good but needs a bit more time.

Feb 7th, 2016
Brendan Walsh

What's not to like!

What's not to like!

Jan 24th, 2016