Howell Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

A powerful Napa Valley red wine featuring flavors of blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, and cocoa. Firm mountain tannins and vibrant acidity create structure and depth, while graphite minerality and subtle oak spice contribute complexity with a long polished finish overall. 

Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled ribeye, braised beef, roasted lamb, aged cheddar, truffle dishes, and hearty herb-seasoned meals.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast 

Well balanced and firmly structured, this potent and full-bodied wine boasts concentrated black cherry and blackberry flavors, a juicy, lively mouthfeel and snappy, somewhat tannic finish. It has the structure and depth to age well. Best from 2026–2036.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Superpacked, showing a tightly coiled set of cassis, plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors embedded with live-wire acidity and racy tannins for support, while mouthwatering licorice snap, alder, iron and savory notes add range and cut through the lengthy finish. Offers a lot but in need of some cellaring. Best from 2024 through 2037. 650 cases made.