@Jason Jones had just gotten these in and when he teased about opening one, I had no choice but to push him over the edge...undoubtedly way too young, but it can be fun to check in on these to see the potential.
This will be the last vintage for Lillian Cabernet. The fruit is from True Vineyard on Howell and it shows. Robust and powerful. All the elements are there on the nose with smoked bacon fat, anise, crushed rock, violets, and underripe red and black fruits. Very floral and became more so with time in the glass. On the palate it was coiled tightly with dusty and gripping tannins, underripe blackberries, mocha, potpourri, and currant. Patience will be rewarded.
@Jason Jones had just gotten these in and when he teased about opening one, I had no choice but to push him over the edge...undoubtedly way too young, but it can be fun to check in on these to see the potential.
This will be the last vintage for Lillian Cabernet. The fruit is from True Vineyard on Howell and it shows. Robust and powerful. All the elements are there on the nose with smoked bacon fat, anise, crushed rock, violets, and underripe red and black fruits. Very floral and became more so with time in the glass. On the palate it was coiled tightly with dusty and gripping tannins, underripe blackberries, mocha, potpourri, and currant. Patience will be rewarded.
Nov 14th, 2019
10-11 vintage. Pepper, cassis, leather and oak. Will need time to mellow before fruit takes center stage.
10-11 vintage. Pepper, cassis, leather and oak. Will need time to mellow before fruit takes center stage.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
270 cases, multi vintage, resplendent.
270 cases, multi vintage, resplendent.
Jul 22nd, 2016
Black licorice, anise nose. Pretty, with vanilla, dark fruit overtones. Striking balance. A dead ringer for Cos d'Estournel...which is not something I ever expected from Howell Mt.
Black licorice, anise nose. Pretty, with vanilla, dark fruit overtones. Striking balance. A dead ringer for Cos d'Estournel...which is not something I ever expected from Howell Mt.
Jul 7th, 2016
Fun stuff here. Maggie doing TI but whatever she likes. Digging the nv cab. Big fruit for sure but great structure. It was late when this happened but memory is there. Definitely like.
Fun stuff here. Maggie doing TI but whatever she likes. Digging the nv cab. Big fruit for sure but great structure. It was late when this happened but memory is there. Definitely like.
Apr 16th, 2015
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
