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Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
$99.00
a very limited release howell mountain cabernet with dark cherry, blackberry, focused structure, and a clean, powerful finish.
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THE IDEA•
THE ASK•
THE DEAL•
THE INVESTMENT•
THE PROMOTION•
THE PARTNERSHIP•
THE FIRST YES•
BEGIN ANYWAY•
OPEN THE BOTTLE
a closer look
meet our howell mountain cabernet.
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howell mountain
a rugged, high-elevation napa valley appellation known for structure, depth, and intensity.
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2023 vintage
dark cherry, blackberry, balanced tannins, and a clean, focused profile.
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21 months french oak
60% new french oak and 40% two-year-old oak.
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cellar worthy
structured, precise, and built for the table or the cellar.
how it drinks
dark fruit. mountain structure. clean finish.
open the bottle
the one you bring when it matters.
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dark cherry, blackberry, and a focused mountain finish.
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serious enough for the cellar. ready enough for the right dinner.
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ribeye, lamb, short ribs, aged cheese, and a night worth slowing down for.
usually how it starts.
“what bottle is this?”•
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“pour me another glass.”•
“where can i get this?”•
“save me some.”•
“we should open another bottle.”•
“i need a bottle of this.”•
“okay, i’m taking a picture of the label.”•
“what bottle is this?”•
“that’s really good.”•
“pour me another glass.”•
“where can i get this?”•
“save me some.”•
“we should open another bottle.”•
“i need a bottle of this.”•
“okay, i’m taking a picture of the label.”•
“what bottle is this?”•
“that’s really good.”•
“pour me another glass.”•
“where can i get this?”•
“save me some.”•
“we should open another bottle.”•
“i need a bottle of this.”•
“okay, i’m taking a picture of the label.”