Turley

Cedarman Howell Mountain Zinfandel

9.360 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Edmond Bordelon

Had two bottles hidden in inventory because it came from their other location that shut down. I love Howell Mountain. I Iove Howell Mountain Zinfandel (think Outpost). And I love it when Turley brings it all together! While not as deep and dark as most Howell Zins, this one is much more delicate...almost Pinot Noir in style. Our Mad Scientist Sommelier really ‘got me’ with this one.

Had two bottles hidden in inventory because it came from their other location that shut down. I love Howell Mountain. I Iove Howell Mountain Zinfandel (think Outpost). And I love it when Turley brings it all together! While not as deep and dark as most Howell Zins, this one is much more delicate...almost Pinot Noir in style. Our Mad Scientist Sommelier really ‘got me’ with this one.

Dec 25th, 2020
Mike R
9.2

Starter wine and delicious

At my fav restaurant.

Smiling

Starter wine and delicious

At my fav restaurant.

Smiling

Dec 26th, 2018
Shay A
9.2

A few of us stopped by the wine storage facility today to “celebrate” the 4th in style...wine style. American zins and American Sparklers. Happy 4th 🇺🇸

Maybe the name sways me, but I always get notes of cedar in this wine. As in, cedar bark. Also pencil shavings. Cinnamon on the nose with almost a cooling/mint note on the finish. Would like to drink this alongside the Lamborn Zin and compare some Howell Mtn Zins!

A few of us stopped by the wine storage facility today to “celebrate” the 4th in style...wine style. American zins and American Sparklers. Happy 4th 🇺🇸

Maybe the name sways me, but I always get notes of cedar in this wine. As in, cedar bark. Also pencil shavings. Cinnamon on the nose with almost a cooling/mint note on the finish. Would like to drink this alongside the Lamborn Zin and compare some Howell Mtn Zins!

Jul 5th, 2018
Shawn R

One of the highlight of the Zin evening.

One of the highlight of the Zin evening.

Feb 5th, 2018
Aaron Means

Smelled like prune juice, but tasted like deft precision of mountain Zin winemaking!

Smelled like prune juice, but tasted like deft precision of mountain Zin winemaking!

Dec 29th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

With a moderate decant, it was aromatic, with rich core of red and blue fruits and some savory notes. Delicious. @ bottega in napa

With a moderate decant, it was aromatic, with rich core of red and blue fruits and some savory notes. Delicious. @ bottega in napa

2 people found it helpfulJan 11th, 2017
Andrew S

Tasty interesting Zinfandel.

Tasty interesting Zinfandel.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Dark purplish red. Dark nose coated in dark cocoa, spices and some sweet spices too. Heavy and dry tannins (7/10) with a medium to medium plus body. A touch jammy yet restrained on the palate. Layers of bramble berries and spices too. Very dry and long finish. Drink till 2024.

Dark purplish red. Dark nose coated in dark cocoa, spices and some sweet spices too. Heavy and dry tannins (7/10) with a medium to medium plus body. A touch jammy yet restrained on the palate. Layers of bramble berries and spices too. Very dry and long finish. Drink till 2024.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017
Cory Fierro

Turley Cedarman Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2014

On the nose a pleasant mix of dried and tart red fruits mixed with cardamom and cinnamon with a decent plum sauce.

The palate is jammy red fruits and hot, hot heat. The alcohol isn't as evident with food but on its own it's got a mean streak. Eat with a hangar steak with a port wine sauce. That'll do ya right.

Turley Cedarman Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2014

On the nose a pleasant mix of dried and tart red fruits mixed with cardamom and cinnamon with a decent plum sauce.

The palate is jammy red fruits and hot, hot heat. The alcohol isn't as evident with food but on its own it's got a mean streak. Eat with a hangar steak with a port wine sauce. That'll do ya right.

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2017
Troy Dupuis

Not as good as I remember at the winery

Not as good as I remember at the winery

Nov 26th, 2020