Howell Mountain Vineyards

Howell Mountain is a truly unique place and because it has its own special climate and soil producing "Howell Mountain" characteristics, it was the first sub-appellation AVA (American Viticultural Area) within Napa Valley. Howell Mountain Vineyards strives to allow their wine to reflect the Howell Mountain essence with minimal intervention. 

Leading with a garnet gemstone color, the aromas and bouquet explode from the glass. Blackberry, currant, cranberry initiate a seductive aromatic dance which includes forest floor, saddle, clove and anise. The aromas are confirmed on the palate with additional flavors of wet stone, tart black cherry and dried herbs. The finish is extraordinarily long with hints of vanilla.

Mountain fruit is truly unique, especially from Howell Mountain. Pair with decadent meat dishes like balsamic marinated rib eye steak, slow cooked braised short ribs or Châteaubriand. On the lighter side, but still hearty enough to stand up to such impressive Cabernet flavors, complement the wine with truffle risotto with portobello mushrooms, charred gruyere bison burger, or wild mushroom stroganoff.