2014 Howell Mountain BDX, Reserve Blend
2014 Howell Mountain BDX, Reserve Blend
Tasting Notes
The Howell Mountain Appellation, with its rolling hills and unique microclimates, offers spectacular vineyards and some of the most wonderful and sought after wines. Standing gracefully above the valley floor and overlooking Saint Helena, Howell Mountain sees slightly warmer nighttime temperatures and cooler mid-day temperatures. The difference in temperature is still pronounced enough to maintain balanced acidity and allows the berries to develop somewhat a thicker skin that imparts intense color, texture and structure to the wines.Vineyard Notes
The Howell Mountain Appellation, with its rolling hills and unique microclimates, offers spectacular vineyards and some of the most wonderful and sought after wines. Standing gracefully above the valley floor and overlooking Saint Helena, Howell Mountain sees slightly warmer nighttime temperatures and cooler mid-day temperatures. The difference in temperature is still pronounced enough to maintain balanced acidity and allows the berries to develop somewhat a thicker skin that imparts intense color, texture and structure to the wines.Production Notes
Hand-harvested, picked at night Hand-sorted while still cold from the field Fermented in small, closed top, stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts 5-day cold soak, 29 to 34 days total maceration Gentle pumpovers and delestage Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels Blended before bottling and returned to barrel to continue aging as a blend Bottled unfined and unfiltered| Vintage | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Cabernet Franc 16% Merlot |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Barrel Aging | 22 Months 75% New French Oak |
| Size | 750 ml |
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