Winery VinterraHowell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon of the Winery Vinterra is in the top 30 of wines of Napa Valley.
Taste structure of the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Vinterra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Vinterra in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
The Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Vinterra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, traditional lamb couscous (from algeria) or duck breast with peaches and spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vinterra's Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Vinterra are 2010, 0
Informations about the Winery Vinterra
The Winery Vinterra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Short
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
