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1998 Howell Mountain Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

A spicy mouthful at 13.2% alcohol with a rich hint of cassis and a classy herbal touch, within it's classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors. Its complex, long finish is enhanced by its stay in French oak barrels. This is a wine for cab lovers that will age appropriately yet is very viable now. A very textural wine to bring along to a big steak dinner.

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1998 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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Accolades

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Bill Smith

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: October 23rd through October 30th 1998

Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless steel tank Fermentation with two pump-overs per day

Length of Maceration: 7 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (100% new)

Alcohol: 13.7%

Total Acids: 0.56g/ml

Wine pH: 3.79 pH

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 1182 cases