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Howell Mountain

Howell Mountain AVA in Northeastern Napa Valley was the first of Napa Valley’s sub-appellations, earning its own designation in 1984, just a year after Napa Valley became an appellation. As the name suggests, the AVA is in one of the highest elevations in the area. Every vineyard in the appellation is at least 1,400 feet above sea level. Some vineyards are as high as 2,200 feet and because of their altitude most of the AVA’s vineyards receive more sun than vineyards at lower elevations, which are affected by fog from the Pacific Ocean and the San Pablo Bay. Howell Mountain was home to vineyards in the late 19th century, but winemaker Randy Dunn is considered the area’s most influential modern pioneer. Dunn moved to Howell Mountain in 1979, acquired property and began making exceptionally rich Cabernet Sauvignon. The AVA also grows Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. There are 600 vineyard acres within Howell Mountain AVA.

1996 Turley Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel

RP  94   
WS  91   

1998 Turley Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel

Light label condition issue

2 available
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2005 Turley Cedarman Zinfandel

RP  90-92   

2002 Turley Dragon Vineyard Zinfandel

WS  93   
RP  92-94   
ST  90+    

1998 Turley Pringle Family Zinfandel

Light label condition issue

RP  90+    
ST  89-91   

1999 Turley Pringle Family Zinfandel

Light label condition issue

RP  96   
ST  92-94   

2001 Turley Pringle Family Zinfandel

RP  96   
ST  91-93   
2 available
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2003 Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Zinfandel

Light label condition issue

RP  92-94   

2010 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

RP  96+    

2010 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

RP  96+    

2012 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

375ml

VN  95   
RP  94   
WS  93   
ST  88-90   
5 available
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2015 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

VN  95   
JS  92   
2 available
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2015 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Screwcap)

VN  95   
JS  92   

2015 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Screwcap)

VN  96   
JD  96+    
RP  95+    

2011 Robert Foley Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; base neck fill

1991 Liparita Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot

Top shoulder fill

2 available
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2000 O'Shaughnessy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

5 available
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1991 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  90   

1997 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  93   
WS  91   
ST  91   
3 available
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1997 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly elevated cork

RP  93   
WS  91   
ST  91   
2 available
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1998 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

ST  88-90   

1998 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly elevated cork

ST  88-90   

1999 La Jota Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

Base neck fill

WS  90   

1991 La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  93   
2 available
Bid *

1996 La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Base neck fill or better

RP  92   
WS  91   
ST  88-90