Howell Mountain Vineyards
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Howell Mountain Vineyards 2001 Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)
- $75
What a special wine this is. It blasts forth with the pencil lead, cedar and black currant aromas of a great Bordeaux, and boasts the tannins that this mountain appellation is famous for. You could drink it now with a big steak, but this ageable Cab will be looking quite nice after 2010.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 2001 Black Sears Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)
- $75
Black as midnight and tough in tannins. Don’t touch this baby for a long time! Dry, balanced and oaky, it shows tremendous blackberry and currant fruit that should begin to reveal itself by 2010.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 2002 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
- $38
How big this wine is, but how drinkable now. It’s not just the fruit, which ranges from blackberries to cherries and cocoa, it’s the tannic structure. Somehow it’s soft and intense at once. Totally dry, and not overly alcoholic, this Zin picks up even more power on the finish.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 2001 Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
- $34
Smooth and sleek, with a finely crafted mesh of dark plum, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, coffee, cedar, raspberry and toast flavors. Beautifully balanced and layered, it serves up plenty of interest and pleasure. Long and lush on the finish.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 1997 Old Vine Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
- $24
Howell Mountain produces some of the most outsized red wines in California, and this zinfully delicious example packs a lot of punch, with great depth of flavor and a long, sweet finish. Perfect with oxtail stew or braised beef ribs.
— S.H.
(6/1/1999)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)
- $60
This wine is very tannic now, but it’s a cellar candidate. Under that blanket of tannins is a fabulously ripe well of blackberry, cherry and dusty cocoa fruit. Drink 2009 and beyond.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 1997 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
How different this Zin is from the Old Vine. Considerable tannins, and a hard streak that needs time to round out. On airing, the roasted coffee, berry and peppery notes emerge, but they’re buried deep right now. Finishes hot due to high alcohol (15.5 percent).
— S.H.
(6/1/1999)
Howell Mountain Vineyards 2001 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel (Howell Mountain)
- $34
Rich and round on the palate; texture is this wine’s strong point. The flavors range from licorice to plum, cherry, chocolate, herb and spice. On the finish, it’s fresh and lively, with pretty toast to frame it. Quite nice.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
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