2023 HALL Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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2023 HALL Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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Critic Reviews

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Jeb Dunnuck

"I loved the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, which has ripe red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with iron, black olive, and smoked tobacco on the nose. This darker, rich, full-bodied mountain Cabernet has plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, building tannins, and a great finish. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2027-2047."
2023 HALL Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting notes

The 2023 Howell Mountain has layered and intense aromas of black cherry and black olive, and freshly turned earth notes. The palate is dense, yet lifted with concentrated flavors of dark berry coulis, dark chocolate, and just a hint of iron. The finish showcases the fresh and site specific nature of the 2023 vintage — dynamic and lush, with focused tannin and beautiful lifted fruit-oak balance.

  • Black Cherry
  • Black Olive
  • Freshly Turned Earth
  • Dark Fruit Coulis

Vineyard notes

Howell Mountain AVA

Located atop the steep slopes rising to the east of St. Helena on the northern portion of the Vaca Mountain range, with elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,600 feet.

Volcanic Heritage

The first soil type is decomposed volcanic ash; the second is the Aiken series, a red clay high in iron. In both cases, the soils are rocky, nutrient poor, and produce exceptionally intense wines.

Above the Fog

With elevations above the fog line, vines are allowed more sunlight hours, resulting in wines that are celebrated for their depth, concentration, and intensity.

Wine Facts

Perched 1400 feet above the valley floor, Howell Mountain is well above the fog line. This natural inversion layer assures the vineyards are drenched in sunlight from daybreak to sunset. Cooler spring temperatures cause buds to break later than average, and warm summer nights produce fruit of opulence and density. With rocky, infertile volcanic soils, the water is freely drained and the vines struggle and are low in vigor, producing intense wines from small clusters and berries.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Barrel Aging

24 Months in 70% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Howell Mountain Grower Partners

Appellation

Howell Mountain and Napa Valley

Vintage Notes

The 2023 growing season was all about patience. A very long, wet winter replenished the soils and filled our reservoirs. Cooler spring weather delayed budbreak and the start of the growing season by several weeks. Late spring saw moderate warmth and led to substantial canopy growth, as well as a healthy crop load on the vines. Mild, warm temperatures created perfect ripening conditions throughout the summer and early fall. The longer hang time allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness, and resulted in a superb vintage that is fresh, full of flavor, with great balance and fruit density.

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