Library Wines

2008 Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon

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Each vintage, Heritage Release Cabernet Sauvignon (formerly called Anniversary) is selected from the nest grapes on the La Jota vineyard estate on Howell Mountain. In 2008, our Winemaker, Chris Carpenter, chose Meadow Blocks 3 and 4. Block 4 again makes an appearance in the 2008 Heritage blend as it continues to show the characteristics and consistent quality that dene the La Jota vineyards. Supplementing those characters and adding another layer of complexity and quality, Chris also included Block 3. Both of these Meadow blocks ripened and were picked within a day of each other and developed in tandem throughout the aging process.

“On the palate, the 2008 Heritage Release Cabernet Sauvignon has rich tannins, espresso bean, and dark fruit with Howell Mountain herbal characteristics, and great minerality.”
Christopher Carpenter, Winemaker

$225.00
Limited Availability
Please contact the estate to acquire at 1-877-222-0292

2011 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot 3 Bottle Collector Set

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This wine, made to honor Howell Mountain vineyard pioneer W.S. Keyes, comes from some of the most highly prized Merlot vineyard land in the country. Winfield S. Keyes first planted grapes in this rugged vineyard in 1888, noting that the rocky, shallow soils here reminded him of Mediterranean islands near Sicily. Very much like his neighbor, the La Jota Vineyard Co., he was convinced that Howell Mountain’s high altitude and abundant sunlight could produce wines of great depth, complexity and ageability. 

The W.S. Keyes Merlot shows ripe tannins coat the mouth with boysenberry,  black cherry, mocha, espresso, and cardamom characters that capture the classic La Jota combination of intense fruit and complexity. The finish is structured with a well-balanced acidity.

94 Points

Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2013

$600.00
Limited Availability
Please contact the estate to acquire at 1-877-222-0292
*Limit (1) three-bottle wood sets per order

2012 HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1.5L

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Vintage Notes
The 2012 growing season was near perfect, with ideal spring bud break and warm, steady days balanced by cool nights. The steady weather continued into the fall, resulting in optimal ripening conditions at harvest. Our 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon has deep berry aromas and flavors accented by notes of anise and bittersweet chocolate. Classic, full-on Howell Mountain texture supports this wine right through the lengthy finish and will allow it to age for decades in the bottle.

Tasting Notes
“Tight, firm and austere; smooth with fine structure; elegant, tangy and long; balanced and made to last a long time.”
Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, February 2016

93 Points

Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, February 2016

$500.00

125th Anniversary Set

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2023 marks the 125th anniversary since La Jota first produced small-lot wines from its home on Howell Mountain. To celebrate this historic milestone, we opened our cellar to showcase the wines and the stories that represent a distinct piece of history. We are proud to offer a limited 3-bottle set of beautifully cellared wines from this historic site.

This set includes an Ah-So wine opener so these aged bottles can be opened safely and one bottle each of:

2003 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

2004 La Jota Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

2005  La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon 
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

$600.00
Limited Availability
Please contact the estate to acquire at 1-877-222-0292