Piedra Hill Vineyard (W.H. Smith)

Purple Label Cabernet Sauvignon

9.348 ratings
9.48 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
Tobin Trevarthen

A last bottle of our auction. Can't get over the coconut elements. Incredible. Smooth tannin, hints of chocolate to compliment the nutty. Sad to say goodbye to this vintage.

A last bottle of our auction. Can't get over the coconut elements. Incredible. Smooth tannin, hints of chocolate to compliment the nutty. Sad to say goodbye to this vintage.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

A new favorite. A hint of coconut just makes this special.

A new favorite. A hint of coconut just makes this special.

Jul 4th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

A significant debate...coconut, black licorice, roasted marshmallows meets a cab.

A significant debate...coconut, black licorice, roasted marshmallows meets a cab.

Dec 25th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

I never experienced a coconut flavor in a cab. A complete Mounds Bar...

I never experienced a coconut flavor in a cab. A complete Mounds Bar...

Dec 6th, 2015
Kevin Baldacci

Great tannin structure, alcohol content compliments it well, beautiful color: nothing inky, great mountain fruit: deep with a long finish.

Great tannin structure, alcohol content compliments it well, beautiful color: nothing inky, great mountain fruit: deep with a long finish.

Oct 3rd, 2013
Joe DAscoli

Wow. If this was blind - I would’ve guessed 20 year old Bordeaux. Super complex and combo of tannins, fruit, meat, and some tobacco. Crazy. Nothing like I remember it from last bottle we had 10 years ago

Wow. If this was blind - I would’ve guessed 20 year old Bordeaux. Super complex and combo of tannins, fruit, meat, and some tobacco. Crazy. Nothing like I remember it from last bottle we had 10 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2023
Corrie Lyle

Day 2.5 quarantini!!!

Day 2.5 quarantini!!!

Mar 18th, 2020
Joe DAscoli

Smells like inside of a horse barn. Don’t remember that from first bottles. Still has good structure and tannins. Not much fruit left.

Smells like inside of a horse barn. Don’t remember that from first bottles. Still has good structure and tannins. Not much fruit left.

Mar 2nd, 2020
Joe DAscoli

Little flat compared to memory but good nonetheless.

Little flat compared to memory but good nonetheless.

Feb 9th, 2018
Sam Smith

Solid Howell Mountain Cab

Solid Howell Mountain Cab

Oct 22nd, 2015