Densely floral on the nose. Mostly violets and roses. Chocolate, tobacco, blackberry preserves, dried cherries, mint, anise, bay spices, and a touch of smoke. Howell mountain really emerges on the palette. Wonderfully integrated tannins. Higher in acid, but still opulent. Extremely earth driven, and beautiful, finish. This is a rich, well balanced for the appellation, and superbly elegant wine.
Densely floral on the nose. Mostly violets and roses. Chocolate, tobacco, blackberry preserves, dried cherries, mint, anise, bay spices, and a touch of smoke. Howell mountain really emerges on the palette. Wonderfully integrated tannins. Higher in acid, but still opulent. Extremely earth driven, and beautiful, finish. This is a rich, well balanced for the appellation, and superbly elegant wine.
1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2014
Ladera cab. Big, soft tannins. Subtle, elegant wine with fruit forward tendencies...long luscious finish! Quintessential Howell Mountain.
Ladera cab. Big, soft tannins. Subtle, elegant wine with fruit forward tendencies...long luscious finish! Quintessential Howell Mountain.
Feb 23rd, 2017
At the Pearl with Laurie, Matt & Katie, love it. Big and bold smooth finish
At the Pearl with Laurie, Matt & Katie, love it. Big and bold smooth finish
Oct 29th, 2016
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
