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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews

Score: 92 | January 31, 2024 | Wine Advocate

Raymond's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Howell Mountain features scents of crushed stone, pine resin, menthol and cherries on the nose, while being taut and tannic in the mouth. It's medium to full-bodied, turning silky on the finish.

Score: 93 | September 21, 2022 | James Suckling

Aromas of redcurrant, rosemary, wet stone and a subtle note of strawberry. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Lovely depth and complexity here, with tension between the minerals and black and red fruit. Succinct finish. Delicious. Best after 2024.

Score: 95, Cellar Selection | December 31, 2022 | Wine Enthusiast

Packed with dark chocolate, graphite and black currants, this intense and layered wine should age well for a long time, letting the firm tannins resolve and more tertiary flavors develop. Full bodied and grippy in mouthfeel, it is also broad and ripe-tasting, finishing with black fruits and mint. Best from 2028– 2040. Cellar Selection.

Score: 92 | November 15, 2022 | Wine Spectator

Enticing, with mulberry and loganberry fruit infused with red tea and incense, this has a more open feel than most typical Howell Mountain Cabs. Delivers a gush of licorice and raspberry on the finish. This has some tarry grip to keep it honest, but is a forward-styled version overall. Drink now through 2032. 137 cases made.

Score: 93 | September 21, 2022 | JamesSuckling.com

Aromas of redcurrant, rosemary, wet stone and a subtle note of strawberry. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Lovely depth and complexity here, with tension between the minerals and black and red fruit. Succinct finish. Delicious. Best after 2024.