District Collection / 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
Wine Advocate
Appellation
Howell Mountain
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
About the wine
The 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon initiates with lavish aromas of ripe, velvety cherry, baked plum, and luscious blackberry. Subtle notes of tobacco, deep cocoa, and earthy undertones blend harmoniously with the intensified fruit flavors on the intricately layered palate. Intriguingly intricate tannins guide toward a graceful, enduring, and unforgettable conclusion.
The grapes were hand harvested on September 28 and fermented on the skins for 51 days with pump overs twice daily. After native fermentation, the wine was gently pressed, racked and aged for 19 months in 56% new Taransaud and Ermitage French oak barrels. Tightly grained French oak barrels slowly impart their oak to wines for a consistent, well-rounded aging process while yielding subtle oak influences to the Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Date
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92
Wine Advocate
1/31/2024
This wine is from the
District Collection
Raymond Vineyards District Collection wines showcase the unique terroirs of Napa Valley, offering distinct, high-quality Cabernet Sauvignons from renowned appellations.
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