La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Merlot

2016 Napa Valley, CA
Cellar Collection
$70 Price reduced from $100 to
Not a historical product
BROWSING ONLY
We are thrilled to offer this limited release, purchases are limited to 3-bottles. Situated high on Howell Mountain, above the fog line at 1,600' of elevation, Winemaker Chris Carpenter believes the dense volcanic soils and temperate climate are ideal for growing high-quality Merlot. With a structure similar to Cabernet, the La Jota 2016 Merlot showcases dark ripe berries, black cherry, and espresso bean. A broad textural impact charms the mid-palate and classic Howell Mountain minerality drives the long, opulent finish.
Acclaim
96
points
JebDunnuck.com
JD 1/2019
95
points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
VB 4/2020
95
points
Wine Spectator
KM 11/2019
This powerful mountain wine exhibits mocha and black cherry while on the palate one finds blackberry, and blueberry pie with volcanic minerality.

Aromas

  • Mocha Mocha
  • Black Cherry Black Cherry

Flavors

  • Blackberry Blackberry
  • Blueberry Blueberry
  • Minerality Minerality
Howell Mountain Merlot
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