Lokoya
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Lokoya's Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) draws on both fruit from the Jackson family's Keyes and La Jota vineyards, which is unusual, as the wine is usually made only from Keyes. Plush, deep and inky, the 2015 races across the palate with layers of inky blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, licorice and lavender. Deep, powerful and super-concentrated, the 2015 has a lot to offer. Here, too, winemaker Chris Carpenter has tamed the mountain tannins considerably. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
Lokoya's Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) draws on both fruit from the Jackson family's Keyes and La Jota vineyards, which is unusual, as the wine is usually made only from Keyes. Plush, deep and inky, the 2015 races across the palate with layers of inky blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, licorice and lavender. Deep, powerful and super-concentrated, the 2015 has a lot to offer. Here, too, winemaker Chris Carpenter has tamed the mountain tannins considerably. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
May 3rd, 2018
This was the wine of the tasting and weekend. It’s in a perfect place right now. Beautifully integrated, amazing fruits with a lean toward blue fruit with dark cherries, baking spices as they should be in all Napa red...soft, balanced blends and perfectly layered. Bright, beautiful dark florals, nicely balanced, great texture and long beautiful finish. Great experience hosted by my fellow Sommelier and friend, Brian Baker. Thank you for a great day tasting. As well, great to catch up. Lokoya’s new facility is amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice.
This was the wine of the tasting and weekend. It’s in a perfect place right now. Beautifully integrated, amazing fruits with a lean toward blue fruit with dark cherries, baking spices as they should be in all Napa red...soft, balanced blends and perfectly layered. Bright, beautiful dark florals, nicely balanced, great texture and long beautiful finish. Great experience hosted by my fellow Sommelier and friend, Brian Baker. Thank you for a great day tasting. As well, great to catch up. Lokoya’s new facility is amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Feb 5th, 2018One of the most underrated vintages in the history of Napa.
One of the most underrated vintages in the history of Napa.
Jan 25th, 2018Absolute perfection in every sense. As in EVERY sense. It's a big wine, but this will easily go 20 years, probably longer.
Absolute perfection in every sense. As in EVERY sense. It's a big wine, but this will easily go 20 years, probably longer.
2 people found it helpfulMar 19th, 2015
A truly spectacular wine. It’s Godzilla wearing a pair of Cinderella slippers. It will tip toe across your palate effortlessly and with finesse but demands your full attention and respect while never letting go of you. The finish is stunningly long & begs you to take another sip 🙌👏👏🙌😘.
Thank you Bradley for a badass tasting and for your hospitality which was 2nd to none
Our stay was a winning bid from the Palm Beach Wine Auction and I’ll make sure we win this one again next year!!!!! The entire Lokoya team are Rockstars! Bradley, Brian, Leona and one of the best chef’s on the planet Tracey Shepos Cenami!!! Thank you for an Epic stay atop of the wine world!
A truly spectacular wine. It’s Godzilla wearing a pair of Cinderella slippers. It will tip toe across your palate effortlessly and with finesse but demands your full attention and respect while never letting go of you. The finish is stunningly long & begs you to take another sip 🙌👏👏🙌😘.
Thank you Bradley for a badass tasting and for your hospitality which was 2nd to none
Our stay was a winning bid from the Palm Beach Wine Auction and I’ll make sure we win this one again next year!!!!! The entire Lokoya team are Rockstars! Bradley, Brian, Leona and one of the best chef’s on the planet Tracey Shepos Cenami!!! Thank you for an Epic stay atop of the wine world!
I have a hard time deciding which is my favor terroir of Lokoya, Spring or Howell Mountain? The one has beautiful, ruby fruits-almost blueberry compote, creamy, ruby, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries & black raspberries & black plum. Loamy dry soils, clay, anise, rich dark turned earth, soft spice, the wine is so fresh, elegant with great florals of violets & lilacs. The finish is round, full and very well polished. This has a long way to go but in 15 years it’s an eye roller.
I have a hard time deciding which is my favor terroir of Lokoya, Spring or Howell Mountain? The one has beautiful, ruby fruits-almost blueberry compote, creamy, ruby, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries & black raspberries & black plum. Loamy dry soils, clay, anise, rich dark turned earth, soft spice, the wine is so fresh, elegant with great florals of violets & lilacs. The finish is round, full and very well polished. This has a long way to go but in 15 years it’s an eye roller.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2018
Smooth as silk and in a perfect place.
Smooth as silk and in a perfect place.
Apr 16th, 2017My favorite Lokoya of all time and that is not a comment made without serious consideration.
My favorite Lokoya of all time and that is not a comment made without serious consideration.
Dec 18th, 2016
On the money, purple fruits for days black cherry, the texture and still nice acid, it's lovely
On the money, purple fruits for days black cherry, the texture and still nice acid, it's lovely
Dec 18th, 2016