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2010 Howell at the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Howell at the Moon Vineyards & Winery
Region: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Lillian's Vineyard


Tasting Note:August 14, 2017

Deep and opaque ruby red. Needed an hour to two to open up on the nose with dark baking spices, dark cocoa, and purple floral notes. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Rich, layered and complex palate. Notes of dark berries, nutmeg, cinnamon, bramble berries, dark mountain fruit, graphite and dark chocolate. A touch bitter in the finish that blew off with some time, long and lingering too. Will only get better over the next few years.


Perfect bottling of some Howell Mountain juice for the 2017 Eclipse!

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2028.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Purchased from Wine Bid for around $58.50, release price for the latest vintage from the winery is $85.00.