Fleshy, savory, and juicy, with a pronounced mineral and earthy character. Dirt, blood cassis, blackberry, and leather create an intensely flavorful profile. Thyme and savory notes add depth, making this pretty big and bold. The tannins are grippy, with red and blue fruit, dark soil, coffee grounds, and leather rounding out the complex finish. Read Full Review →

Super impressive. A masterclass in Napa at this price. Beautiful structure and balance, with grainy tannins that benefit from a decant and a juicy, persistent finish. This is a fun Cabernet, full of dimension and flavor. Serious, yet totally enjoyable. Read Full Review →

A purely opulent thrill ride, a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, seamless balance and profound depth of flavor wrapped within a smooth, cashmere-like texture. Deliciously ripe plums, cherries, toasted pecan and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating in a captivating finish featuring hints of butterscotch that linger for a full minute. Remarkably distinguished and worthy of a 98... Read Full Review →

The 2021 Highest Beauty is the best vintage yet of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this special site. Dense, chewy and magnificently-layered, it features dark berry flavors and captivating mineral and tobacco notes. At first, I found it very intellectual and serious, but as it opened up it became more playful and downright exuberant with... Read Full Review →

Deep, dense and dark, the new Dark Matter Cabernet is another thriller from Howell Mountain. Structured and built to last but already tasting so exciting and luscious. The texture is so captivating with a velvet-like sensation that glides across the palate. Gushing with dark red fruit and berry flavors that seamlessly combine with baking spices... Read Full Review →