Neal Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

9.39 ratings
-no 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
Paul J
9.8

Merry Christmas!!

1hr-+ decant. Dark red color. Cedar, dark cherries, and subtle pencil shavings on the nose. Drinking at its apex! Could be mistaken for a high end Bordeaux. Silky texture, juicy but elegant with lovely terroir, and complex. Nice depth and long finish. This is right in my wheelhouse!!

Pairs perfectly with ham!!

Merry Christmas!!

1hr-+ decant. Dark red color. Cedar, dark cherries, and subtle pencil shavings on the nose. Drinking at its apex! Could be mistaken for a high end Bordeaux. Silky texture, juicy but elegant with lovely terroir, and complex. Nice depth and long finish. This is right in my wheelhouse!!

Pairs perfectly with ham!!

Dec 25th, 2025
Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Medium red color with maroon rims. Massive floral nose. Bordeaux like in style. Rustic and deep. High quality all the way. See previous notes.

1hr+ decant. Medium red color with maroon rims. Massive floral nose. Bordeaux like in style. Rustic and deep. High quality all the way. See previous notes.

Jul 13th, 2024
Paul J
9.5

This was great! Reminded me of all those great Bordeaux’s we had while in London. 1hr+ decant. Purple color with maroon tones. Dominated by cedar on the nose and palate. Medium plus depth and finish, which had some olives/CDP on it. Well integrated tannins with a nice sweetness.

This was great! Reminded me of all those great Bordeaux’s we had while in London. 1hr+ decant. Purple color with maroon tones. Dominated by cedar on the nose and palate. Medium plus depth and finish, which had some olives/CDP on it. Well integrated tannins with a nice sweetness.

Apr 6th, 2024
Paul J
9.4

PnP. Dark purple color. Well integrated dark fruit and earth/wood tones. Amazing texture. Definitely high quality. Nice depth and finish. All around great wine that is well put together!

PnP. Dark purple color. Well integrated dark fruit and earth/wood tones. Amazing texture. Definitely high quality. Nice depth and finish. All around great wine that is well put together!

Jun 20th, 2023
Alan Hyde

Enjoyable. Deep ruby/burgundy color.

Enjoyable. Deep ruby/burgundy color.

Mar 15th, 2021
Christopher Fedorchak

Fruit and graphite on the nose
. Berries and graphite on the palate. Smooth! Tasty.

Fruit and graphite on the nose
. Berries and graphite on the palate. Smooth! Tasty.

Jul 13th, 2018
Ryan gilbert

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Ryan had this 6 years ago

Dec 9th, 2019
Spencer Stuart

Spencer had this 7 years ago

Spencer had this 7 years ago

Jul 27th, 2019
Marisa Munoz

Marisa had this 8 years ago

Marisa had this 8 years ago

Mar 9th, 2018