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2012 W.S. KEYES MERLOT

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"The 2012 vintage had an almost perfect growing season. A growing season that had a long, mild spring, only a couple of very short heat waves and ideal grwoing temperatures. This allowed us to really dial in the concentration of fruit on our Merlot vines building that power you look for in W.S. Keyes. Because of the intrinsic power in the merlot itself, you'll also recognize that the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon this year went down while still maintaining that weight and burst of flavor. Cellar for 15-20 years."
Winemaker Chris Carpenter

96 Points
"...Notes of sweet earth, iron, clack cherries, blackberries, mocha and unsmoked cigar tobacco are found in this full, thick, sensationally rich Merlot. It is one of the finest Merlots I have tasted from California over recent vintages. Drink it over the next decade."
Robert Parker, Jr.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2014

 

$250.00

2016 HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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"On the palate, the 2016 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon has blackberry, rosemary, subtly Asian spice, and a hint of Petit Verdot finishing with a great mid palate weight and earthy tannic structure, there is no doubt you are drinking a Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon."
Winemaker Chris Carpenter

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

97+ Points
"... the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is deep garnet-purple colored and features gregarious crème de cassis, black cherry preserves and baked plums with touches of Indian spices, cigar box and charcuterie. Full, firm and decadently fruited, it has a fantastic foundation and very long, layered and expressive finish."
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2018

$200.00

2016 HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET FRANC

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On the palate, the 2016 La Jota Cabernet Franc has an approachable gravelly minerality followed by herbal aromatics. Notes of anise, blackberry, and black tea are carried by an impressive mouthfeel and long drawn out finish.

$175.00

2009 Cabernet Franc

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"Hard to describe the balance and elegance of this Cabernet Franc, although it's pretty hard in tannins. Below that is a fabulous core of blackberry, black cherry and mineral flavors. Rich, complex and dramatic, this is arguably one of the best Cabernet Francs on the market..."

94 Points

Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiat Magazine , July 2012

$200.00

2016 HOWELL MOUNTAIN MERLOT

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The 2016 La Jota Merlot encompasses all that is Mountain Merlot with a structure to relish. Notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and toast follow ripe blackberry, minerality, and weight on the palate.

$125.00

2013 HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 3L

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The 2013 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon flavors impart bramly blackberry, espresso bean, toast and gravely minerality. Classic Howell Mountain, full bodied, well alanced with a lengthy finish.

$400.00