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Howell Mountain Zinfandel

9.048 ratings

8.46 pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Zinfandel

Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.2

Super spicy with that mountain fruit.

Super spicy with that mountain fruit.

1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017

9.4

11 years in and still solid. Very fruitful and smooth on the finish. Just outstanding.

11 years in and still solid. Very fruitful and smooth on the finish. Just outstanding.

Apr 10th, 2022

Charles Garrison

8.8

Has not aged well...secondary aromatics and flavors are muted...

Has not aged well...secondary aromatics and flavors are muted...

Feb 25th, 2019

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.3

Popped and poured. Intense nose of red fruit, with hints of pepper and vanilla. Full and voluptuous body, with a medium+ to long finish. Great wine.

Popped and poured. Intense nose of red fruit, with hints of pepper and vanilla. Full and voluptuous body, with a medium+ to long finish. Great wine.

Nov 26th, 2015

9.2

A consistent winner.

A consistent winner.

Oct 27th, 2015

Allison Serafin

9.2

Juicy zin that packs a punch. We bought this a year ago at #marchebacchus

Juicy zin that packs a punch. We bought this a year ago at #marchebacchus

Mar 15th, 2015

10

With the Weavils

With the Weavils

Mar 8th, 2015

8.0

Just ok

Just ok

Feb 7th, 2015

8.1

Little over the top with oak and extraction would like to see it with neutral barrels to highlight the fruit

Little over the top with oak and extraction would like to see it with neutral barrels to highlight the fruit

Oct 22nd, 2014

9.0

Went well with a hamburger and bacon sandwich. Easy drinking with lots of fruit juice.

Went well with a hamburger and bacon sandwich. Easy drinking with lots of fruit juice.

Aug 17th, 2014