Less tannic and more fruit forward than what I would expect from a young Howell Mtn cab. Big red and black fruit, ripe, nice mouthfeel but the fruit is dominant. Pretty good deal though finding it at an HEB in Houston. — 7 months ago
I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 9 months ago
A little jammy - needs air and time — 10 months ago
I love the balance and intensity of this Chardonnay — 7 years ago
Warm can, got it all. Boom. $20 btg wg — 9 years ago
Dark purple in color with notes of dark spices, licorice and blackberry. Well integrated tannins and will definitely benefit from ageing. — 9 years ago
Not as brooding as the '08, but beautiful fruit finishing with minerals. Lots of evolution in the glass. — 11 years ago
Spectacular. Perfect example of Howell Mountain CS. Velvety smooth on the palate with an exquisite finish. Brilliantly integrated oak perfectly compliments the fruit. If you see this on market for a good price, snap it up! — 12 years ago
Red fruit, green, polished, balanced. — 6 months ago
Excellent balance and precision. Not overpowering with secondary notes just opening. In a great spot. — 7 months ago
Just stunning. All the benefits of bottle age, complexity and finesse make this a superb Howell Mtn Cab. Loads of up front mountain fruit, a nice floral nose and balance through the mid palate ending in a long romantic finish. Touché to the older days of Ladera. — a year ago
Crimson color medium body dark fruits with mild balanced tannins. Yum — 7 years ago
2012 vintage — 11 years ago
Great fruit. Soft tannins. Really well balanced. Great bottle of wine. — 13 years ago
Really like this one. Not to oaked or buttered. — 9 months ago
Overall nice red blend. Well balanced, moderate fruit. Enjoyed — 9 months ago



Still showing a tad too much new oak but well structured and loads of fruit — 11 years ago
Peter M. Heidt
Bal Harbor Pool Party…. — 5 months ago