2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel: The 2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel is blended from two vineyards, Slaybaugh Ranch at 1800 ft and Black Sears Vineyard at 2400 ft, both well above the morning fog of Napa Valley. The altitude and unique soils of Howell Mountain help to create intense and complex wines. This wine shows the terroir it was born from while maintaining elegance and grace.

D-cubed Cellars 2007 Howell Mountain Zinfandel has aromas of raspberry, and dark cherries with white pepper and hints of wild mushrooms. This Howell Mountain wine has rich body and medium-full tannins that fill the mouth nicely. There are wonderful flavors of raspberries, porcini mushrooms and cigar box. The wine finishes long and rich with flavors of berries and cedar.

Viticulture
Appellation:96% Howell Mountain, 4% Napa Valley
Varietal Content
96% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Sirah
Production
573 cases
Release date
September 1, 2010
Winemaking
Time in oak - 11 months French and American
Bottling
September 2008
Fining
No fining
Filtration
One polish filtration
Alcohol
14.5%
Aging potential
5 to 7 years