Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

$165

93 Points WS                         Thomas Brown (Schrader, Outpost, etc) is one of the best winemakers today and Aloft is his newest project. This Howell Mountain vineyard reveals a different soil type as you walk row by row. Above the fog line, this property is carefully tended by vineyard manager Jim Barbour. In the glass, you'll taste silky, penetrating dark red and purple fruit that will show its potential for years to come. This new Cabernet comes from Napa Valley winemaking icon Peter Mondavi Sr. Only 450 cases made - hurry. 93 Points Wine Spectator: "Big and rich, yet graceful and elegant, this features a subtle mix of cedar, tobacco, dark berry, mocha and espresso notes. Fine-grained tannins mark the long finish. Drink now through 2022. 450 cases made. Wine Enthusiast: "Peter Mondavi Sr. and his two sons, Peter Jr. and Marc have crafted a big, tannic and ageworthy wine. It’s packed with massive blackberry fruit, with the hard tannins and minerality common of Howell Mountain. Don’t even think of opening this before 2016; it should develop well beyond that"

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Ratings on Delectable

John Beebe

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8.8

Eric

Not old school, not new school. Awesome nose of wildflowers and pencil shavings. Palate of blue bruised fruits, too many spices to mention, and tar. Pure as the driven snow. Marvel comic sized tannins. If you have any of this, wait at least five years and prepare for an amazeballs (wife term) wine. Marc Mondavi/TRB.

Not old school, not new school. Awesome nose of wildflowers and pencil shavings. Palate of blue bruised fruits, too many spices to mention, and tar. Pure as the driven snow. Marvel comic sized tannins. If you have any of this, wait at least five years and prepare for an amazeballs (wife term) wine. Marc Mondavi/TRB.

9.4

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.