{"title":"Howell Mountain","description":"The Howell Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA of California. Howell Mountain was the very first sub-region in the Napa Valley to be officially recognized as an AVA, in January 1984.","products":[{"product_id":"2016-castiel-estate-cabernet-howell-mountain","title":"2016 Castiel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDisplaying classic Howell Mountain character in its many facets, this wineshows black cherry, bay berry, cinnamon tea, dusty brambles, cedar cone, and dried floral aromas all evolving simultaneously, all intertwining in a way that creates a beautiful, complex impression. On the palate, soft, polished tannins envelope a very solid backbone. An intriguing interplay of savory (anise, earth, dried leaves) and sweet fruit\/perfumed notes echo the complexity of the aromas. The finish is broad and polished, with a lingering flavor of fragrant rhubarb and fresh juicy raspberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis wine was created entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the steep, shallow soils of Howell Mountain, on the eastern flanks of Napa Valley. Three separate clones of Cabernet were harvested between September 30 and October 6, 2016 and were kept separate through fermentation and for the first year of maturation in French oak barrels. The wines were carefully blended and returned to barrel for additional maturation prior to bottling in May of 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grape Passion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41085404643509,"sku":"77700000810","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/products\/Castiel_Cabernet_bottle_web.png?v=1661189806"},{"product_id":"2017-howell-mountain-vineyards-petite-verdot-napa-valley","title":"2017 Howell Mountain Vineyards Petit Verdot, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHauntingly dark in the glass at first sight, our 2017 Howell Mountain Petit Verdot exhibits\nthe classic characteristics of this highly tannic, black fruit grape. The light crop and smaller than normal berries produced a dense, chewy, full structured wine with firm tannins. On the palate, the hints of blackberry, blueberry and earthy, cigar\nbox and leather notes fought its way through the tannins.\nThis wine continues its dark fruit decent into the palate and finishes with a long mouth-drying finish with firm tannins and gripping acid, begging for this wine to be cellared up to 10-12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexcor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280631759066,"sku":"77700003674","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/HowellMountain_PetitVerdot_bottle_web.png?v=1718723275"},{"product_id":"2019-la-jota-merlot-howell-mountain","title":"2019 La Jota Merlot, Howell Mountain","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage unequivocally contributes to the rich story of Merlot grown in the volcanic soils of Howell Mtn. Rich and dense, the wine sings with flavors of plum, raspberry and graphite. Beautiful at this youthful stage, this Merlot will surely age gracefully over the next decade or two.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44091138408666,"sku":"77700007622","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/LaJota_Merlot_bottle_web_7faf5e17-8cc7-4920-ae32-7c7f9e824a98.jpg?v=1696022041"},{"product_id":"2021-langtry-tephra-ridge-cabernet-sauvignon-lake-county","title":"2021 Langtry Tephra Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a combination of grapes on the steep, 35-acre Tephra Ridge Vineyard. Tephra (“ash” in Greek) is rock ejected by volcanic eruption. This historic vineyard is located at the north foothill of Howell Mountain. Its thin, gravelly loam and volcanic soils typify the finest Bordeaux variety sites, as do its climate, topography and vegetation – fir, madrone, black oak and ponderosa pine – yielding a rustic fruit profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mexcor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45514980589786,"sku":"77700008269","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/Langtry_Cabernet_bottle_web.png?v=1720627072"},{"product_id":"2021-la-jota-cabernet-franc-howell-mountain","title":"2021 La Jota Cabernet Franc, Howell Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seductive Cabernet Franc leans into dark cherry, espresso bean, forest floor aromatics, and a flicker of orange peel. Firm tannins and smashed rock minerality are carried by the silky mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193533157594,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/LaJota_CabFranc_bottle_web_1a7ba22c-c4ed-43a3-8364-78e6822cd12d.png?v=1703707023"},{"product_id":"2022-jett-cabernet-walla-walla","title":"2022 Jett Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2022 ‘Walla Walla Valley’Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Leonetti Estate as well as the Seven Hills and Skysill Vineyards. Inky in the glass this shows off great depth and concentration. Dense dark fruits parade with tobacco leaf, dried herbs and shades of graphite with great stony essence. 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Notes of huckleberry, blueberry, walnut, dried flowers, and sage weave a vibrant, supple tapestry that goes on and on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47624022229210,"sku":"77700007622","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/files\/LaJota_Merlot_bottle_web_7faf5e17-8cc7-4920-ae32-7c7f9e824a98.jpg?v=1696022041"},{"product_id":"2021-stringer-cellars-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-california-copy","title":"2021 Stringer Cellars Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley California","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon presents a nearly opaque deep red hue. Aromas of wild blackberry, cassis, and red currant blend harmoniously with hints of wild sage and the earthy essence of a redwood forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, revealing flavors of red rock minerality, anise, and clove, balanced by bright acidity. The texture is defined by dusty tannins, with subtle notes of porcini mushroom and pine leaf, promising a graceful aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47726467809498,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7903\/3269\/products\/Stringer_HowellMountain_bottle_web.png?v=1662581359"}],"url":"https:\/\/buonvinocellars.com\/collections\/ava_howell-mountain\/region_walla-walla.oembed","provider":"Buon Vino Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}