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2023 Howell Mountain Cuvée

Candlestick Ridge Vineyard

Howell Mountain

NEW RELEASE

Access this gorgeous new vintage of the Howell Mountain Cuvée, a younger-vine blend from Candlestick Ridge Vineyard affectionately known here in the cellar as Howell Mountain Cabernet's "younger brother."

750 ml

Our 2023 Howell Mountain Cuvée is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) with the remainder of the blend composed of Malbec from the terraces along the upper portion of our Candlestick Ridge vineyard. Since its inception, this young-vine blend with fewer months in French Oak and less time in bottle before release has been hugely popular with the press, our mailing listers and select restaurants around the country.

93% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 7% MALBEC
CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD

CANDLESTICK RIDGE ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries.

The 2023 Cuvée is deep and complex with a delightful backbone from the cool vintage. There is a suppleness and weight on the center of the palate that is reminiscent of the most exclusive Cabernet based wines produced in the Napa Valley at any price.

Our 2023 Howell Mountain Cuvée is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) with the remainder of the blend composed of Malbec from the terraces along the upper portion of our Candlestick Ridge vineyard. Since its inception, this young-vine blend with fewer months in French Oak and less time in bottle before release has been hugely popular with the press, our mailing listers and select restaurants around the country.

93% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 7% MALBEC
CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD

CANDLESTICK RIDGE ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries.

The 2023 Cuvée is deep and complex with a delightful backbone from the cool vintage. There is a suppleness and weight on the center of the palate that is reminiscent of the most exclusive Cabernet based wines produced in the Napa Valley at any price.

About This Wine

Our 2023 Howell Mountain Cuvée is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) with the remainder of the blend composed of Malbec from the terraces along the upper portion of our Candlestick Ridge vineyard. Since its inception, this young-vine blend with fewer months in French Oak and less time in bottle before release has been hugely popular with the press, our mailing listers and select restaurants around the country.

93% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 7% MALBEC
CANDLESTICK RIDGE VINEYARD

Vineyard

CANDLESTICK RIDGE ESTATE VINEYARD, HOWELL MOUNTAIN
Situated on the north end of the Howell Mountain summit cap at 2,250’ of elevation, this 26-acre vineyard, first planted in 1950, rests on a plateau overlooking the southeast face of Mount St Helena and the whole of Pope Valley. Replanted by Duckhorn Winery in 1998 to primarily Bordeaux varieties on varying rootstocks, the Candlestick Vineyard produces wines that are dense, dark and explosive with flavor. The pure white volcanic ash and Tufa soils are poor and well drained leading to low yields and intensely flavored berries.

Tasting Notes

The 2023 Cuvée is deep and complex with a delightful backbone from the cool vintage. There is a suppleness and weight on the center of the palate that is reminiscent of the most exclusive Cabernet based wines produced in the Napa Valley at any price.