96
points
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Napa Valley
$175
750ml
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description
The La Jota vineyard on Howell Mountain sits above fog line, overlooking Napa Valley. With warmer nighttime and cooler mid-day temps than the valley floor, the grapes here develop thicker skins that impart intense color, texture and structure to the wines. With this wine, you get a decadent, approachable palate of dark chocolate, espresso and ripe blackberry flavors, upheld by earthy tannins. Undeniably Howell Mountain at its classic best.
Acclaim
96
points
Vinous
AG 1/2022
95
points
JamesSuckling.com
JS 3/2022
95
points
The Wine Independent
LPB 6/2022
On the palate, this rich red wine exhibits dark fruit, espresso, toast, and a hint of herbaceousness, finishing with great mid palate weight, earthiness and firm tannins.

Aromas

  • Dark Fruit Dark Fruit
  • Espresso Espresso
  • Toast Toast
  • Herbal Herbal

Flavors

  • Dark Fruit Dark Fruit
  • Earth Earth

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RECENT TASTING NOTES

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another superb wine from La Jota. Rich and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous density and plenty of mountain power. A rush of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice and menthol builds into the huge finish. This is a fabulous vintage for the La Jota Cabernet.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 1/2022