Del Dotto Vineyards

The David Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.216 ratings

9.32 pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.1

Big wine long finish, chocolate and cherry bomb in the mouth. Could be cellared for another 10 years

Big wine long finish, chocolate and cherry bomb in the mouth. Could be cellared for another 10 years

1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2018

Monique Blanchard

9.0

Great nose. Less finish

Great nose. Less finish

Aug 13th, 2022

9.1

This tasted like whole cluster fermented Howell Mountain juice. I could have believed that this was 100% Cabernet Franc or 50/50 Franc/Sangiovese even. Rose petal perfume on the nose. Herbal raspberry preserves on the front. Almost had a black cherry bubblegum note in the middle. Finished a little wonky. As I was trying to find something about the makeup of this wine, for which I really found nothing, I came across the $200+/bottle price tag on numerous occasions.....umm....OK. Enjoyable wine, but QPR is a bit crazy.

This tasted like whole cluster fermented Howell Mountain juice. I could have believed that this was 100% Cabernet Franc or 50/50 Franc/Sangiovese even. Rose petal perfume on the nose. Herbal raspberry preserves on the front. Almost had a black cherry bubblegum note in the middle. Finished a little wonky. As I was trying to find something about the makeup of this wine, for which I really found nothing, I came across the $200+/bottle price tag on numerous occasions.....umm....OK. Enjoyable wine, but QPR is a bit crazy.

Jul 4th, 2019

9.1

Purchased this bottle from the winery after a barrel tasting. Did not disappoint. A big full bodied cab that will improve with cellaring.

Purchased this bottle from the winery after a barrel tasting. Did not disappoint. A big full bodied cab that will improve with cellaring.

Feb 22nd, 2016

9.3

Decanted for 2 hours ... Could have opened for another 4 hours or so. Very aromatic with a deep purple appearance. Incredible blend!

Decanted for 2 hours ... Could have opened for another 4 hours or so. Very aromatic with a deep purple appearance. Incredible blend!

Feb 1st, 2015

8.7

Good stuff if it's priced under $50

Good stuff if it's priced under $50

Feb 16th, 2014

9.4

Ara had this 6 years ago

Ara had this 6 years ago

Nov 4th, 2018

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.1

Clement had this 9 years ago

Clement had this 9 years ago

Dec 12th, 2015

8.8

Dave had this 3 years ago

Dave had this 3 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2021

Jason and Jennie

9.5

Jason had this 6 years ago

Jason had this 6 years ago

Jul 13th, 2018