O'Shaughnessy

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.369 ratings
9.04 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
David L

11’ O’Shaughnessy Cabernet.
Ruby red in color. Palate- Dark raspberry, plum, chocolate mint, tobacco, cocoa powder.
Lush & concentrated, typical big mid-palates ... from Howell MT, even on a more challenging vintage such as this.

On a side-note - What’s been said about 2011‘s, disagree with when they have come from this AVA.

Generally so appealing to the crowds, carries nice weight for a 11. Quite delicious . Pull the cork & enjoy shortly afterwards.

11’ O’Shaughnessy Cabernet.
Ruby red in color. Palate- Dark raspberry, plum, chocolate mint, tobacco, cocoa powder.
Lush & concentrated, typical big mid-palates ... from Howell MT, even on a more challenging vintage such as this.

On a side-note - What’s been said about 2011‘s, disagree with when they have come from this AVA.

Generally so appealing to the crowds, carries nice weight for a 11. Quite delicious . Pull the cork & enjoy shortly afterwards.

Feb 1st, 2021
Corey Zamora, CSW

The flavor is there. The body isn't. At this price I want a tad more viscosity. Call me spoiled.

The flavor is there. The body isn't. At this price I want a tad more viscosity. Call me spoiled.

Oct 26th, 2014
Kirk F
9.0

Nice juice from Minnesota folk to wrap up a nice evening. This has been laying down a while and the tannins are smoothed out, taking a back seat to ample dark fruits. It all results in a super dark and juicy wine in the glass with a soft texture.

Nice juice from Minnesota folk to wrap up a nice evening. This has been laying down a while and the tannins are smoothed out, taking a back seat to ample dark fruits. It all results in a super dark and juicy wine in the glass with a soft texture.

Jan 13th, 2018
David Walser

Day 8 of our 24 day Amazon cruise. Ate at Prego, a speciality restaurant on the ship. Had Veal Marsala, probably not the best paring but enjoyable, and may have impacted my score. Should have had the tenderloin with this wine.

Day 8 of our 24 day Amazon cruise. Ate at Prego, a speciality restaurant on the ship. Had Veal Marsala, probably not the best paring but enjoyable, and may have impacted my score. Should have had the tenderloin with this wine.

Nov 4th, 2017
Daniel Taub

2011 and Howell Mountain a great pairing

2011 and Howell Mountain a great pairing

May 31st, 2017
David Walser

Tasted best upon opening. Flavors dropped off after a couple of hours.

Tasted best upon opening. Flavors dropped off after a couple of hours.

May 17th, 2017
Derrick Kelley

Cigar box, menthol, dark fruit, toasted marshmallows. Intense in the glass, not too heavy on the palette.

Cigar box, menthol, dark fruit, toasted marshmallows. Intense in the glass, not too heavy on the palette.

Feb 24th, 2017
Mike Conti

Big and bold. Lots of fruit but well balanced and very approachable. perfect with a ribeye prepared beautifully by @Joe Conti . I think we opened a 2010 a few months back, this 2011 showed better. I've had plenty of good 2011s from an alleged down year.

Big and bold. Lots of fruit but well balanced and very approachable. perfect with a ribeye prepared beautifully by @Joe Conti . I think we opened a 2010 a few months back, this 2011 showed better. I've had plenty of good 2011s from an alleged down year.

Nov 7th, 2016
David Benway

Awesome..

Awesome..

Oct 25th, 2016
Rick Phillips

Awesome! Blackberry Plum flavors! Front to back.

Awesome! Blackberry Plum flavors! Front to back.

Aug 9th, 2016