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The first Napa Valley microclimate to be designated an AVA, Howell Mountain is renowned for magnificently complex wines of earthy austerity and elegant robustness. Overlooking St. Helena from the Vaca Range on the valley’s northeast read more...side, the appellation encompasses around 14,000 acres, yet possesses only 600 acres of vines. The region is rugged, with vineyards at 1,400-2,200 feet above sea level, avoiding the influences of the fog that often blankets the valley floor below. Even so, Howell Mountain receives cool Pacific breezes. Largely due to the elevation, the climate here is characterized by moderate temperatures that are cooler than in most other parts of the valley. While vineyards in the valley are often blanketed in fog, those on the mountain are enjoying sunshine. The soils of this area are mostly well-drained tuff and volcanic rock. Water retention is poor, producing vines with low vigor and deep roots. Howell Mountain is well known for its Bordeaux varieties and Zinfandels, as well as for its ever expanding collection of prestigious awards.    (hide)

dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Celebratory bottle suggestions, please...

November 2009

dmcker

Fat Fatty, I was thinking more of a BV George de Latour or Mondavi from the ... Duckhorn or even La Jota Howell Mountain from the '80s, or Phelps or Diamond Creek from the early 90s, all cabs, like you can find here:...

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itbejack reviewed Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot 2001:

November 2009

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Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot 2001

Starting at $74^.95 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Bay Area WineO reviewed Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2005:

October 2009

Bay Area WineO

Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2005

Starting at $1^.50 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Fengze reviewed Viader Syrah Howell Mountain Napa 2002:

October 2009

Fengze

Very reliable wine. We had a second bottle and it was just as impressive as the first one we had.

Viader Syrah Howell Mountain Napa 2002

Starting at $47^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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annekrye reviewed O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2004:

October 2009

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O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2004

Starting at $60^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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whiterabbit reviewed Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain:

October 2009

whiterabbit

wow. incredible wine

Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Starting at $20^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Vinoding reviewed Viader Vineyards Proprietary 2000:

October 2009

Vinoding

2004 through 2012

Viader Vineyards Proprietary 2000

Starting at $59^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Vinoding reviewed Jacob Franklin Petite Sirah Howell Mountain 2000:

October 2009

Vinoding

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Jacob Franklin Petite Sirah Howell Mountain 2000

Starting at $49^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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marconee reviewed Howell At The Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

September 2009

marconee

delicious dark fruits with excellent structure, balance and a very long finish. NVV Chicago Sept, 2009

Howell At The Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $74^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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fender69 reviewed Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

September 2009

fender69

Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $16^.49 Snoothrank: 4/5

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