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Lot 622
2022 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 12-bottle case
Lot 622 is as pure a mountain Cab as you’ll find in Napa. This estate-grown and bottled beauty is comprised of a Cabernet Sauvignon core with a splash of other Bordelaise varietals from some of the highest and most sought-after vineyards in the valley. Crafted by masters of high elevation viticulture with a decades-long track record of deliberately structured, spectacular mountain wines, it possesses an unmistakable volcanic soul that’s made it a favorite among serious collectors. We could go on and on, but you’ll see the name on the cork when you pop this bottle anyway so let’s just start the drumroll, shall we? This concentrated, powerful standard-bearer of literal peak quality sells direct from the source in the neighborhood of $120, but it’s yours today for over 75% OFF – an astonishing $27/bottle for Howell Mountain Cabernet of this level.
Deeply focused and potent red-to-black fruit pulls you deep into the glass, where violets and cassis dance around crushed rock and mountain herbs. On the palate, dark, concentrated fruit meets leather and dark chocolate amid an incredibly structured presentation of mountain minerality, balanced acidity, and wonderfully integrated supple tannins. The finish is long, dry, and filled with additional dark fruit, barrel spice, and vanilla that gives way to waves of violets. This is serious mountain Cab built for the cellar – we strongly encourage a 24-hour decant if drinking in the near term.
14.8% alc