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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.

1993 Dunn Howell Mountain Petite Sirah

Light label condition issue

1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Petite Sirah

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Petite Sirah

2002 Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  96+    
WS  92-94   
ST  91+    
6 available
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2016 Hall Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  95+    
WA  94   
VN  94   

2018 Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Del Dotto Howell Mountain The David

Light label condition issue

2010 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

RP  96+    

2010 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

RP  96+    

2015 Cade Estate Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Screwcap)

VN  96   
JD  96+    
RP  95+    

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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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
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2016 La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

WA  97+    
WE  97   
JD  96+    
JS  95   
WS  94   
VN  93   

2013 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

RP  94   
VN  94+    
2 available
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2014 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

RP  96   
VN  92   
3 available
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2014 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

Lightly elevated cork

RP  96   
VN  92   

2015 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

WA  94+    
5 available
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2016 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

JD  98   
WA  95   
VN  94   

2016 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

Lightly elevated cork

JD  98   
WA  95   
VN  94   

2016 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

JD  98   
WA  95   
VN  94   

2012 Outpost True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

RP  96   
VN  94   
ST  93-96   

2017 Outpost True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  96   
VN  94   
JS  94   
WA  93-95   
6 available
Bid *