Castiel Estate - Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Price: $179.99
| Producer | Castiel Estate |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | Howell Mountain |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 30656 |
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Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points
"Coming from two sites on Howell Mountain, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a brilliant effort that readers should jump on if given the chance. Classic mountain aromatics of black fruits, tobacco, chocolate, and mineral-like nuances define the bouquet, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. The balance is terrific, and this will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and should have 20-25 years of overall longevity."
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
"After 22 months in 70% new French oak, there's scarcely a trace of it to be found on the nose of the stunning 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. There's a touch of bay leaf, perhaps the slightest hints of bell pepper and pine, but also masses of cassis. Dark, dense and sturdy, this full-bodied masterpiece is rich, round and supple, with a long finish that leaves a lingering trail of mocha and dark chocolate that somehow avoids any sense of heaviness or excess."
