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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.410 ratings
9.46 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
Stuart Pollack

Overly intense, bold, overpowering Cabernet Sauvignon with sweet Cabernet fruit to start followed by stewed prunes, intense acid, and high alcohol to finish. Too strong even for steak in sherry sauce. Well-made in a sense: this wine will age for years. But i do not know what one would pair with this wine. Powerful but lacking finesse.

Overly intense, bold, overpowering Cabernet Sauvignon with sweet Cabernet fruit to start followed by stewed prunes, intense acid, and high alcohol to finish. Too strong even for steak in sherry sauce. Well-made in a sense: this wine will age for years. But i do not know what one would pair with this wine. Powerful but lacking finesse.

Jan 11th, 2024
Steven Meisel

Great fruits and amazing with steak

Great fruits and amazing with steak

Jul 27th, 2017
Eric Morse

Outstanding. Served with prime rib roast for Christmas 2014. Superb integration of flavors and depth. Dark fruits and low acidity. Thought provoking. Saving two bottles for aging.

Outstanding. Served with prime rib roast for Christmas 2014. Superb integration of flavors and depth. Dark fruits and low acidity. Thought provoking. Saving two bottles for aging.

Dec 26th, 2014
Philip Coturri

Coturri Winery, Enterprise Vineyard Management

9.5

Philip had this 9 years ago

Philip had this 9 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015
Sunny Gandara

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Jan 2nd, 2015
Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.6

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Gilles had this 10 years ago

Jun 7th, 2014
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.5

Chris had this 11 years ago

Chris had this 11 years ago

Oct 17th, 2013
Jamil C Williams

General Manager at Silverlake Wine

9.8

Jamil had this 11 years ago

Jamil had this 11 years ago

Oct 3rd, 2013
Will Bean

Will had this 8 years ago

Will had this 8 years ago

Oct 8th, 2016
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Aug 7th, 2014