"The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain has a beautiful dense ruby/purple color, a luscious nose of black fruits intermixed with crushed rocks, sweet jammy strawberries and chocolate, and a long finish. Full-bodied, the wine shows some background subtle oak, chewy texture, and plenty of freshness in the heady finish. This wine is approachable now, but should drink well for 15-20+ years. A I said last year, this relatively new producer is off to a flying start. Winemaker Sean Capiaux (who has...

Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 50 notes)

Rating: (91-93) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 168 on Dec-06

Gift from Henry 11/08