Summit Lake Vineyards

Emily Kestrel Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

8.932 ratings
8.83 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
Michael Kvasnicka

Noice. 20 acres plot. 2200 ft on Howell Mtn.

Noice. 20 acres plot. 2200 ft on Howell Mtn.

Jul 13th, 2017
Lexi Fritz

One of the best California Cabernet Sauvignons I've ever had! And the vineyard is beautiful 🌳

One of the best California Cabernet Sauvignons I've ever had! And the vineyard is beautiful 🌳

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016
Harold Worthington

Bold fruit. Medium tannins. Blind tasting that made everyone believe it was french! Lovely to drink, great with food.

Bold fruit. Medium tannins. Blind tasting that made everyone believe it was french! Lovely to drink, great with food.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2015
James K

Requires >2 hour decant. Once open, huge amount of baking spice on the nose and palate with dark cherry on the palate and finish. Good structure (mountain fruit) but short finish.

Requires >2 hour decant. Once open, huge amount of baking spice on the nose and palate with dark cherry on the palate and finish. Good structure (mountain fruit) but short finish.

Feb 14th, 2019
Andre Johnson

Very nice, not as dry as expected

Very nice, not as dry as expected

Aug 19th, 2018
Peggy Hadley

Decanted. Too old. Too bad!

Decanted. Too old. Too bad!

Jun 27th, 2017
Alan Viader

Be patient and save some for the next day...really shines.

Be patient and save some for the next day...really shines.

Feb 26th, 2017
Matt Maese

Had this with beef shorties & polenta. So tasty. This is the 2010.

Had this with beef shorties & polenta. So tasty. This is the 2010.

Dec 10th, 2016
Laura Hall

A friend brought this to share. Sweet for a Cabernet, but quite good if you look beyond the Cab label.

A friend brought this to share. Sweet for a Cabernet, but quite good if you look beyond the Cab label.

Sep 25th, 2016
John

Smoky, medium tannin, deep red fruit. Tobacco and vanilla nose

Smoky, medium tannin, deep red fruit. Tobacco and vanilla nose

Sep 4th, 2016