Cliff Lede Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.384 ratings

9.213 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

9.1

Full and less herbal than I remember

Full and less herbal than I remember

Dec 26th, 2024

9.0

Paul had this 6 years ago

Paul had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2019

Alexander Motola

9.3

Sometimes you need a Cali Cab with lots of tannin and high alcohol. Win.

Sometimes you need a Cali Cab with lots of tannin and high alcohol. Win.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2016

9.5

Absolutely correct. Olive, tarragon, pine needle. Fleshy and delicious.

Absolutely correct. Olive, tarragon, pine needle. Fleshy and delicious.

Aug 10th, 2016

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Cliff Lede's 2012s continue to impress. Bonus points to anyone who gets the Zeppelin reference

Cliff Lede's 2012s continue to impress. Bonus points to anyone who gets the Zeppelin reference

Nov 5th, 2015

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Woah. Wonderful dark mountain fruit - with tannins that'll rip your face off. The fruit is shining through already, but you'll certainly need to lay this one down for a couple/few years. Enjoyable, but I never should've opened (ok, Coravined) this so soon

Woah. Wonderful dark mountain fruit - with tannins that'll rip your face off. The fruit is shining through already, but you'll certainly need to lay this one down for a couple/few years. Enjoyable, but I never should've opened (ok, Coravined) this so soon

Oct 19th, 2015

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.5

The wines are always so great!!

The wines are always so great!!

Jul 28th, 2015

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A big and chewy wine with a bit more fruit than the diamond

A big and chewy wine with a bit more fruit than the diamond

Aug 3rd, 2014

Sommelier Lippi Restaurants

8.8

Loving the sweet cherry. And my lovely host.

Loving the sweet cherry. And my lovely host.

Feb 20th, 2014

9.0

Perfect Christmas Bolognese wine! 🫶

Perfect Christmas Bolognese wine! 🫶

Dec 24th, 2023