Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
The nose on this Napa Cab is beautiful, and that's an understatement. It starts out bright and perky, darkening with time into a brooding bad boy. The cassis, blackberry and anise aromas develop a tarry sensation that means business. The flavor profile sharpens its focus, too. The red currant and plum turn black and the lighthearted cherry takes on an earthy, licorice note. The tannins are firm but forgiving, and the finish is long.
The nose on this Napa Cab is beautiful, and that's an understatement. It starts out bright and perky, darkening with time into a brooding bad boy. The cassis, blackberry and anise aromas develop a tarry sensation that means business. The flavor profile sharpens its focus, too. The red currant and plum turn black and the lighthearted cherry takes on an earthy, licorice note. The tannins are firm but forgiving, and the finish is long.
May 27th, 2015
Now we are talking. Beautiful wine but unlike most Howell Mountain wines that are in your face and full of fruit this one is more subdued and elegant. Loved it.
Now we are talking. Beautiful wine but unlike most Howell Mountain wines that are in your face and full of fruit this one is more subdued and elegant. Loved it.
Jan 24th, 2015
We had this on 12/25-26/18. Green pepper on the bouquet. Blackberry and cedar and some chocolate on the palate. There were fine tannins in this medium to full bodied wine. Well balanced. 2011 was not a great Vintage; this wine is better than many for that year.
We had this on 12/25-26/18. Green pepper on the bouquet. Blackberry and cedar and some chocolate on the palate. There were fine tannins in this medium to full bodied wine. Well balanced. 2011 was not a great Vintage; this wine is better than many for that year.
Dec 27th, 2018We had this on 4/22-23/18. Really good Cab with tastes of graphite, cedar, lead pencil and dark fruit. No tannins, well balanced smooth finish.
We had this on 4/22-23/18. Really good Cab with tastes of graphite, cedar, lead pencil and dark fruit. No tannins, well balanced smooth finish.
Apr 26th, 2018
A nice departure from the thinness and greenness of many of the 2011s. Great balance, acidity, and tannin. Res fruits and plum, with tobacco and pepper.
A nice departure from the thinness and greenness of many of the 2011s. Great balance, acidity, and tannin. Res fruits and plum, with tobacco and pepper.
Jan 10th, 2016
Took awhile to open up excellent flavors
Took awhile to open up excellent flavors
Dec 6th, 2015
