O'Shaugnessy Estate

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.221 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.4

Another fun comparison against the Quilceda Creek, and totally open for business. Classic Howell Mtn cab. Aromatics of baked mixed berry pie, fig, Mexican vanilla, graphite, and a delicate floral note. Fairly integrated on the palate with boysenberries, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, nutmeg and espresso. Delicious right now.

Another fun comparison against the Quilceda Creek, and totally open for business. Classic Howell Mtn cab. Aromatics of baked mixed berry pie, fig, Mexican vanilla, graphite, and a delicate floral note. Fairly integrated on the palate with boysenberries, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, nutmeg and espresso. Delicious right now.

Feb 28th, 2020
Ned Clark

This shits bananas. So good.

This shits bananas. So good.

Sep 29th, 2019
Sherwin Taghdiri

Light fragrance of black currant and pomegranate. Drinks smoothly with jammy flavors of black/dark cherry, black currant, fig, with hints of pepper. Has light tannins but disappears quickly and has a long finish of jam! $135

Light fragrance of black currant and pomegranate. Drinks smoothly with jammy flavors of black/dark cherry, black currant, fig, with hints of pepper. Has light tannins but disappears quickly and has a long finish of jam! $135

Aug 25th, 2019
Daniel Steilen

A nice wine, but starting to lose its vibrancy. Drink now.

A nice wine, but starting to lose its vibrancy. Drink now.

Oct 22nd, 2017
Jon Ruyle

Blueberries on the beautiful nose, the distinctive Howell Mountain fruit gives way to briar, minerals, and graphite over an hour in the decanter. Hard not to love this!

Blueberries on the beautiful nose, the distinctive Howell Mountain fruit gives way to briar, minerals, and graphite over an hour in the decanter. Hard not to love this!

May 29th, 2017
Ara Aslanian

Extended barrel age (5 years)

Extended barrel age (5 years)

May 19th, 2016
Casey Stringer

Pretty damn good. Drink up. It's go time with this one.

Pretty damn good. Drink up. It's go time with this one.

Mar 1st, 2016
Rob Sternthal

Wow did this open up nicely. Very earthy and Woody tones. Really good. Little to no tannins. Finish is very smooth.

Wow did this open up nicely. Very earthy and Woody tones. Really good. Little to no tannins. Finish is very smooth.

Jan 15th, 2016
Josh BOYD

Not aging well; consistent with many 07s in that it lacks acidity.

Not aging well; consistent with many 07s in that it lacks acidity.

Apr 14th, 2015
Tyler Hensley

Account Manager at LDF Sales & Distributing

9.3

Tyler had this 7 years ago

Tyler had this 7 years ago

May 2nd, 2017