96 points - limited A blockbuster small-production Napa Cabernet from Howell Mountain - very limited. 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The O'Shaughnessy 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain offers a slightly darker, earthier profile that carries beautiful black and blue fruits, charcoal, bouquet garni, and some obvious minerality as well as a whiff of espresso. It's rich, full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully done. Drink it over the coming two decades. Based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% each of Merlot and Malbec, and the rest a mix of varieties, it spent 21 months in 80% new French oak." 94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is a powerful, dense wine endowed with tremendous concentration. Even so, the Howell Mountain tannins are nicely tamed. Ripe black cherry, black plum, espresso, spice, leather, graphite and dried flowers give the wine its mysterious, somber feel. Readers will find a gorgeous Cabernet that offers superb depth, but also more plushness and early appeal than is typical of Howell Mountain wines. One of the most distinctive signatures of the Howell Mountain Cabernet is the significant presence of blenders - in this vintage, all seven of the Bordeaux red varieties. The blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Saint-Macaire, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carménère." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
Joe DAscoli
Very good
Very good
9.3Rob N
I really enjoy this cab, a classic Napa example. However, it’s a but young here — lots of grippy tannins.
I really enjoy this cab, a classic Napa example. However, it’s a but young here — lots of grippy tannins.
9.4vinokeeno
2017 vintage. Tasted again in the space of a few days. This bottle decanted as well for 1.5 hours...less fleshy and revealing more tannins. Still a 9.4.
2017 vintage. Tasted again in the space of a few days. This bottle decanted as well for 1.5 hours...less fleshy and revealing more tannins. Still a 9.4.
9.4Ethan Karas
Big hit at steak night
Big hit at steak night
9.3Tanya Brown
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
9.9Susan
801 Chop 9/21 Stacey & Me from (McCarthy)
801 Chop 9/21 Stacey & Me from (McCarthy)
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