O'Shaughnessy

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.246 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.4

Fun Friday evening with great wines.

Checks all my boxes. I love Howell Mtn fruit. Everything about it is dark and ripe, yet powerful and smooth. Iron fist in a velvet glove. Sweet baking spices accompanied by blue fruit, blackberries, dark cocoa and nutmeg on the nose. Soft with a powerful core of dark fruit. Rich, but not boozy or flabby. Drinking fantastic right now with an hour decant.

Fun Friday evening with great wines.

Checks all my boxes. I love Howell Mtn fruit. Everything about it is dark and ripe, yet powerful and smooth. Iron fist in a velvet glove. Sweet baking spices accompanied by blue fruit, blackberries, dark cocoa and nutmeg on the nose. Soft with a powerful core of dark fruit. Rich, but not boozy or flabby. Drinking fantastic right now with an hour decant.

Aug 10th, 2019
Ari Erle

Amazing to drink this wine 12 years after helping the master Sean Capiaux make it! Still young and intense, great concentration, long finish. Inky soy sauce and still full of raspberry and blueberry fruit...

Amazing to drink this wine 12 years after helping the master Sean Capiaux make it! Still young and intense, great concentration, long finish. Inky soy sauce and still full of raspberry and blueberry fruit...

Jul 2nd, 2019
Chris Opdyke

WOW!! This guy is loaded full of dark fruits and cassis. Full bodied with layers for days. What a stunner!

WOW!! This guy is loaded full of dark fruits and cassis. Full bodied with layers for days. What a stunner!

Feb 8th, 2017
Mike Steffel

2007 Howell Mtn has so much life.

2007 Howell Mtn has so much life.

Jun 7th, 2015
Tirso del Junco Jr

Continuing to celebrate our anniversary. Tonight at Cuistot in Palm Desert .
Braised Short Rib Ravioli, Roasted Veal Chop with Mushroom Sauce.
Thanks Paul and Betty !!!

Continuing to celebrate our anniversary. Tonight at Cuistot in Palm Desert .
Braised Short Rib Ravioli, Roasted Veal Chop with Mushroom Sauce.
Thanks Paul and Betty !!!

Dec 11th, 2021
Mono Head

Big and thick wine. Dark fruits. Smooth.

Big and thick wine. Dark fruits. Smooth.

Jul 10th, 2019
John Mascarenhas

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck....well balanced...ready to drink now.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuck....well balanced...ready to drink now.

Mar 23rd, 2019
.
9.4

Just a step behind the 2006 version. I love the balance that these wines show with time in the cellar.

Just a step behind the 2006 version. I love the balance that these wines show with time in the cellar.

Mar 9th, 2018
Daniel Steilen

Last bottle, much better than others I’ve had recently. Gorgeous, silky, well integrated wine with beautiful dark fruit and nice acidity.

Last bottle, much better than others I’ve had recently. Gorgeous, silky, well integrated wine with beautiful dark fruit and nice acidity.

Oct 28th, 2017
Michael Townley

big bold cab from Howell Mountain. Lots of fruit up front but also wood coming through.

big bold cab from Howell Mountain. Lots of fruit up front but also wood coming through.

Apr 23rd, 2017