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1999 Howell Mountain Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The Howell Mountain terroir shows here in a slightly more austere style. This Cabernet starts with soft, cedar scented oak framed by luscious blueberry fruit with hints of minerals, licorice and leather. The chalky tannins could benefit from additional cellar time to soften the rough edges. A very textural wine to bring along to a big steak dinner.

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1999 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 1st through October 31st 1999

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

Length of Maceration: 24 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (55% new)

Alcohol: 13.4%

Total Acids: 0.55g/ml

Wine pH: 3.85 pH

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 1472 cases