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O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain(2004)
2004 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Deep, dark ruby red color with a vibrant purple hue and an almost opaque core. Complex aromas of black cherry, black currant, tobacco, sandalwood, leather, smoked meats and chocolate. This wine has a purity of place and minerality with black pepper, orange rind and soy sauce qualities. Mixed red berry flavors and sweet vanilla cream with an excellent acid, tannin balance that lingers on the palate. An elegant yet extracted wine that is impressive upon release but will continue to improve with cellaring. "Barrel samples of the 2004s exhibited read more...
- Vinfolio
- Doug Wilder
- I have had the opportunity to taste this several times over the last few weeks and have determined it to be the pinnacle Sean Capiaux's production from this beautiful site to date. The nose shows a concentration of lush red berries, polished blackberry, whiffs of crumbled stone and bittersweet chocolate. The palate is beautifully sculpted bringing together a concentrated yet harmoniously balanced black currant, chocolate and blackberry structure.
- Wine Advocate # 168
- Dec-06
- (91-93)
- O'Shaughnessy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
