The wine's fragrance expresses cherry fruit, dark chocolate, sandalwood spice and creamy oak. In the mouth there are multiple layers of black fruit, raspberries and spice. Howell Mountain has long been recognized as one of the best winegrowing regions in the world and our site yields intense but balanced character. A big wine with firm tannin, powerful fruit and a long lingering finish.
Vineyard Details
A.V.A.: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Elevation: 1,800 ft.
Aspect: Various (hillside bowl)
Planted Slopes: 0-45%
Soils: Aiken Loam, Boomer-Forward-Felta Complex, Forward Gravelly Loam, Rock Outcrop-Kidd Complex
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Clones: 6, 337
Rootstocks: RL-99, 110-R, 1103-P
Planted Acres: 10.0
Vintage Details
100% Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
190 Cases Produced
Harvest Dates
October 12-17, 2003
Cooperage
Barrel Aged 27 Months in 100% New French Oak (Taransaud and Bel Air cooperage)
Bottled January 18, 2006
Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.87
TA: 0.55
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