Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3135 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.5

Loved it but it’s big and bold and 9 years old - will last 10 plus years

Loved it but it’s big and bold and 9 years old - will last 10 plus years

Feb 9th, 2021
Eric

Restaurant buy with no air or decant. Drinks great right out of the gate. Finish is a little short- that would be my only negative. Killer example of mountain fruit!

Restaurant buy with no air or decant. Drinks great right out of the gate. Finish is a little short- that would be my only negative. Killer example of mountain fruit!

4 people found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2016
WineMascot

Enjoyable, simple and jammy

Enjoyable, simple and jammy

1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
Chris Kontos

I almost have to punt on this one. The dinner we had with this bottle was SO contrary and confusing, the wine didn't stand a chance. Prior to the courses beginning to arrive it was looking very promising...

I almost have to punt on this one. The dinner we had with this bottle was SO contrary and confusing, the wine didn't stand a chance. Prior to the courses beginning to arrive it was looking very promising...

Feb 4th, 2016
Perry Riddle

Very beautiful. Lots of melon and citrus rind. Excellent texture. The viognier comes through quite assertively.

Very beautiful. Lots of melon and citrus rind. Excellent texture. The viognier comes through quite assertively.

Jan 5th, 2016
Michael Descamps

Very showy.

Very showy.

Nov 16th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.6

That good good

That good good

Aug 17th, 2015
Vanessa

2012!! πŸ•° A marvelous year; the year @deked1 and I reconnected. Two years later we exchanged vows and began our adventure in life together. Tonight, we’re celebrating our seventh wedding anniversary. πŸ’•πŸ’• The honeymoon vibes are still going strong! πŸ™Œ

We’re excited about this 2012 Cade that was bottled on June 13th, 2014, just over a month before our wedding. It’s comprised of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. It comes from Howell Mountain AVA in Napa Valley, California. β›° πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Howell Mountain AVA is known for producing fuller-bodied and well-structured wines with vines planted at an elevation ranging from 1600 to 2200 ft above sea level and good sun exposure. β˜€οΈ This wine is no exception with its firm tannins, medium acidity, and high alcohol (15.2%); also, its opulent, ripe black fruits such as juicy blackberry bramble, black cherry, crΓ¨me de cassis, also black licorice, pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate, espresso, clove, and forest floor. It has a long, elegant finish. πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

It also underwent 20 months of barrel aging in 100% French Oak 80% of which was new, which explains the noteworthy secondary aromas and flavors that add to the complexity of this wine.πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Here’s to cherishing the moment with the people you love. Cheers!

2012!! πŸ•° A marvelous year; the year @deked1 and I reconnected. Two years later we exchanged vows and began our adventure in life together. Tonight, we’re celebrating our seventh wedding anniversary. πŸ’•πŸ’• The honeymoon vibes are still going strong! πŸ™Œ

We’re excited about this 2012 Cade that was bottled on June 13th, 2014, just over a month before our wedding. It’s comprised of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. It comes from Howell Mountain AVA in Napa Valley, California. β›° πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Howell Mountain AVA is known for producing fuller-bodied and well-structured wines with vines planted at an elevation ranging from 1600 to 2200 ft above sea level and good sun exposure. β˜€οΈ This wine is no exception with its firm tannins, medium acidity, and high alcohol (15.2%); also, its opulent, ripe black fruits such as juicy blackberry bramble, black cherry, crΓ¨me de cassis, also black licorice, pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate, espresso, clove, and forest floor. It has a long, elegant finish. πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

It also underwent 20 months of barrel aging in 100% French Oak 80% of which was new, which explains the noteworthy secondary aromas and flavors that add to the complexity of this wine.πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Here’s to cherishing the moment with the people you love. Cheers!

Jul 25th, 2021
Lamar Hannah

Can’t get enough

Can’t get enough

Apr 18th, 2020
Stephen Close

2012 was highly enjoyable.

2012 was highly enjoyable.

Nov 28th, 2019