A small three barrel production from Yao Family Wines, the 2016 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot and spent 22 months in 100% new French oak. It begins with aromas of black cherries, crème de cassis and a traces of blueberries, which are woven together with spices, chocolate, loam and hints of sweet toasted oak that all immediately emerge from the glass. On the palate this is full-bodied Cabernet displays notable overall structure and concentration with a long, well defined finish. Overall, this is a fantastic release that offers some nice appeal upfront, however it will be best suited with a few years of bottle age.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 93 |
$120 |
2020-2035 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
California |
Napa Valley, Howell Mountain |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| J. D'Angelo |
August, 2019 |
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