O'Shaughnessy
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Can’t miss Howell MT. Nose is to die for. Fruit forward & a crowd pleaser!
Can’t miss Howell MT. Nose is to die for. Fruit forward & a crowd pleaser!
Dec 16th, 2018
When the boss hands you a bottle of one of your favorite wines just because it’s Friday afternoon... you try to rib him, but in the end it’s just... 🙏👏👊💯🍷
The 2012 O’Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is 79% of the named varietal with a mix of 6% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 4% St Macaire, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cab Franc, and 2% Carmenere.
Impressively virile aromatics of blackberry, cassis, 72% cacao, dark roast coffee, and a blend of masculine spice, including clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate features notable concentration set against a soft cushion of savory herbs and minerality that helps frame the decadent fruit through its lengthy finish. Excellent mountain fruit that’s still an extraordinary value in terms of Napa pricing. 95+
When the boss hands you a bottle of one of your favorite wines just because it’s Friday afternoon... you try to rib him, but in the end it’s just... 🙏👏👊💯🍷
The 2012 O’Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is 79% of the named varietal with a mix of 6% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 4% St Macaire, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cab Franc, and 2% Carmenere.
Impressively virile aromatics of blackberry, cassis, 72% cacao, dark roast coffee, and a blend of masculine spice, including clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate features notable concentration set against a soft cushion of savory herbs and minerality that helps frame the decadent fruit through its lengthy finish. Excellent mountain fruit that’s still an extraordinary value in terms of Napa pricing. 95+
Fantastic depth. Full of barrel and ripe fruit. EXACTLY what is want out of a wine of this caliber. Superb.
Fantastic depth. Full of barrel and ripe fruit. EXACTLY what is want out of a wine of this caliber. Superb.
3 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2015
One of my favorites. Silky smooth tannins already. Doesn't hurt to be in #beavercreek
One of my favorites. Silky smooth tannins already. Doesn't hurt to be in #beavercreek
Jan 24th, 2016
Fantastic wine that’s drinking like silk right now.. beautiful black and blue berries, eucalyptus, light caramel, medium- tannins .. excellent stuff!
Fantastic wine that’s drinking like silk right now.. beautiful black and blue berries, eucalyptus, light caramel, medium- tannins .. excellent stuff!
Jan 31st, 2022Delicious wine.. getting smoother and more refined with age. Had this about 3 years ago and was more fruit driven then. Now, it’s more mellow but with lots of finesse.
Delicious wine.. getting smoother and more refined with age. Had this about 3 years ago and was more fruit driven then. Now, it’s more mellow but with lots of finesse.
Apr 5th, 2020
[Tasted on April 19, 2019 at Jay Yalowitz’s house with Jay and Larry Linkon]
79% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere and St. Macaire. A big and brooding Howell Mountain Cabernet. Dark currant, plum, fig and black raspberry fruit, with mocha, tobacco, licorice, smoke, leather and perfumed violet. Toasted oak dominates the finish.
[Tasted on April 19, 2019 at Jay Yalowitz’s house with Jay and Larry Linkon]
79% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere and St. Macaire. A big and brooding Howell Mountain Cabernet. Dark currant, plum, fig and black raspberry fruit, with mocha, tobacco, licorice, smoke, leather and perfumed violet. Toasted oak dominates the finish.
Best wine of the night in a blind tasting 😀🍷 tasted against 2012 Outpost Howell Mountain.. The O'shaughnessy was more open and ready to drink... outpost, although excellent, needs more aging!
Best wine of the night in a blind tasting 😀🍷 tasted against 2012 Outpost Howell Mountain.. The O'shaughnessy was more open and ready to drink... outpost, although excellent, needs more aging!
Aug 5th, 2017