2019 was another stellar growing season in the Napa Valley, with early precipitation and cool to moderate temperatures in Spring that kept sufficient moisture in the soils. Bloom and set were optimal with a lighter crop than 2018. This allowed for the terroir to really come through, with purity of fruit, integration, and balance. Even, slow ripening throughout the summer allowed for excellent phenolic development and harvesting at peak maturity. Overall, the vintage showcases all the attributes of a rich Cabernet Sauvignon, with bold structure, depth, and precision.

The 2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the rich and powerful nature of this growing area. Untamed black and red fruits are at the forefront with notes of blackberry compote, black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, cedar box, vanilla bean, and black olive. The wine has broad structure and richness, with a lovely purity of fruit, and a floral quality that lingers on the finish.