An outstanding mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, still very young, with ripe dark fruits, great structure, and excellent aging potential
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, USA • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • %15.1 • La Jota Vineyard • $79.99
Appearance: Medium purple with ruby highlights.
Nose: Aromas of violet, black cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, clove, and forest floor.
Palate: The wine is dry, with high acidity, high tannins and alcohol. Full bodied, with flavors of black cherry, blackcurrant, mint, tobacco, and wet stone. Long and focused finish.
Serve: 16 °C
Personal note: A beautifully structured Howell Mountain Cabernet with impressive freshness and depth. The combination of ripe dark fruit, firm tannins, and mineral character gives the wine both power and elegance. Still very young, it has excellent potential to develop with bottle age.
Who will enjoy this wine?
Lovers of fresh and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, wine enthusiasts and collectors.
Did you know?
With a history dating back to 1898, La Jota Vineyard Co. became part of the Jackson Family’s portfolio under Jess Jackson. Today, the estate remains part of Jackson Family wines. It produces small quantities of mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. La Jota Vineyard Co. spans across 28 acres of vines, on a mix of volcanic ash, clay and volcanic rock.