Lamborn Family Vineyards

Proprietor Grown Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.120 ratings
9.13 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First of the Lamborn Family Vineyard wines at the Great Falls Wine Outlet this Friday. Medium to deep ruby red. Soft nose with tons of dark cocoa, blueberries, sweet spices, herbal and some pepper. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Needs a solid decant, an hour or two, to show off a bit more of its stuffing. A bit herbal on the palate with spices and lots of cherries. Quite a bit of acidity with a long finish. Drink till 2026.

First of the Lamborn Family Vineyard wines at the Great Falls Wine Outlet this Friday. Medium to deep ruby red. Soft nose with tons of dark cocoa, blueberries, sweet spices, herbal and some pepper. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Needs a solid decant, an hour or two, to show off a bit more of its stuffing. A bit herbal on the palate with spices and lots of cherries. Quite a bit of acidity with a long finish. Drink till 2026.

Nov 11th, 2017
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.4

This is a wine you can expect to get so much better than it already is. It has the same exact consistency as its predecessors. 2011 HM is just perfect for them and the black and red fruit commingling with the oak flavors makes this one for the cellar. Everyone should be buying the next "sleeper vintage." #pnv15 #heidibarrett @Brian Lamborn

This is a wine you can expect to get so much better than it already is. It has the same exact consistency as its predecessors. 2011 HM is just perfect for them and the black and red fruit commingling with the oak flavors makes this one for the cellar. Everyone should be buying the next "sleeper vintage." #pnv15 #heidibarrett @Brian Lamborn

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015
Deborah M

Lamborn always gives that wonderful Howell Mountain fruit. This presents with dark fruit, anise, spices, and chocolate. After some time in the glass, this one really shined. Silky smooth mouthfeel that precedes a superb finish. A 2011 that gives all the good stuff.

Lamborn always gives that wonderful Howell Mountain fruit. This presents with dark fruit, anise, spices, and chocolate. After some time in the glass, this one really shined. Silky smooth mouthfeel that precedes a superb finish. A 2011 that gives all the good stuff.

Mar 14th, 2020
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9.2

Brought back a great memory of tasting this vintage with Mike Lamborn on the porch at his house. A terrific fellow, and an excellent wine. Give it 2+ hrs of air to let it open up fully, or continue to hold.

Brought back a great memory of tasting this vintage with Mike Lamborn on the porch at his house. A terrific fellow, and an excellent wine. Give it 2+ hrs of air to let it open up fully, or continue to hold.

Jan 7th, 2019
Timothy Dunn

👍🏻👍🏻

👍🏻👍🏻

Feb 17th, 2017
Blair Jones

Good. But not the best vintage. 2010 or 2012 would be preferred.

Good. But not the best vintage. 2010 or 2012 would be preferred.

Dec 31st, 2016
Kyle Volluz

Subtle yet compelling and delicious.

Subtle yet compelling and delicious.

Mar 9th, 2016
Heather Manross

Heather had this 10 years ago

Heather had this 10 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2015
Melissa Housman

Melissa had this 3 years ago

Melissa had this 3 years ago

Sep 12th, 2021
Debby Policicchio

Debby had this 5 years ago

Debby had this 5 years ago

Jun 29th, 2019