O'Shaughnessy
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
11’ O’Shaughnessy Cabernet.
Ruby red in color. Palate- Dark raspberry, plum, chocolate mint, tobacco, cocoa powder.
Lush & concentrated, typical big mid-palates ... from Howell MT, even on a more challenging vintage such as this.
On a side-note - What’s been said about 2011‘s, disagree with when they have come from this AVA.
Generally so appealing to the crowds, carries nice weight for a 11. Quite delicious . Pull the cork & enjoy shortly afterwards.
11’ O’Shaughnessy Cabernet.
Ruby red in color. Palate- Dark raspberry, plum, chocolate mint, tobacco, cocoa powder.
Lush & concentrated, typical big mid-palates ... from Howell MT, even on a more challenging vintage such as this.
On a side-note - What’s been said about 2011‘s, disagree with when they have come from this AVA.
Generally so appealing to the crowds, carries nice weight for a 11. Quite delicious . Pull the cork & enjoy shortly afterwards.
The flavor is there. The body isn't. At this price I want a tad more viscosity. Call me spoiled.
The flavor is there. The body isn't. At this price I want a tad more viscosity. Call me spoiled.
Oct 26th, 2014Nice juice from Minnesota folk to wrap up a nice evening. This has been laying down a while and the tannins are smoothed out, taking a back seat to ample dark fruits. It all results in a super dark and juicy wine in the glass with a soft texture.
Nice juice from Minnesota folk to wrap up a nice evening. This has been laying down a while and the tannins are smoothed out, taking a back seat to ample dark fruits. It all results in a super dark and juicy wine in the glass with a soft texture.
Jan 13th, 2018
Day 8 of our 24 day Amazon cruise. Ate at Prego, a speciality restaurant on the ship. Had Veal Marsala, probably not the best paring but enjoyable, and may have impacted my score. Should have had the tenderloin with this wine.
Day 8 of our 24 day Amazon cruise. Ate at Prego, a speciality restaurant on the ship. Had Veal Marsala, probably not the best paring but enjoyable, and may have impacted my score. Should have had the tenderloin with this wine.
Nov 4th, 2017
2011 and Howell Mountain a great pairing
2011 and Howell Mountain a great pairing
May 31st, 2017Tasted best upon opening. Flavors dropped off after a couple of hours.
Tasted best upon opening. Flavors dropped off after a couple of hours.
May 17th, 2017Cigar box, menthol, dark fruit, toasted marshmallows. Intense in the glass, not too heavy on the palette.
Cigar box, menthol, dark fruit, toasted marshmallows. Intense in the glass, not too heavy on the palette.
Feb 24th, 2017Big and bold. Lots of fruit but well balanced and very approachable. perfect with a ribeye prepared beautifully by @Joe Conti . I think we opened a 2010 a few months back, this 2011 showed better. I've had plenty of good 2011s from an alleged down year.
Big and bold. Lots of fruit but well balanced and very approachable. perfect with a ribeye prepared beautifully by @Joe Conti . I think we opened a 2010 a few months back, this 2011 showed better. I've had plenty of good 2011s from an alleged down year.
Nov 7th, 2016
Awesome! Blackberry Plum flavors! Front to back.
Awesome! Blackberry Plum flavors! Front to back.
Aug 9th, 2016