Howell Mountain

Howell Mountain is a sub-region of Napa Valley, USA.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Viognier, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay, iron-rich and volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and valley floor.

Red wine and dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows big, powerful flavors with robust tannins, celebrated for their aromatic depth and subtle, plus two more.

Names to look for on a shelf: Cade Estate, Dunn Vineyards, Hundred Acre and La Jota Vineyard.

At the table these bottles work with roasted meats, grilled steaks, tomato-based pasta dishes and strong cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Red: Big, Powerful flavors with robust tannins, Celebrated for their aromatic depth.

Dry white: Subtle, Nuanced expression, Used sparingly in this region.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Abreu Vineyard Las Posadas, Howell Mountain, USA
• Adamvs Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, USA
• Arkenstone Estate Red, Howell Mountain, USA
• Beringer Vineyards Bancroft Ranch Merlot, Howell Mountain, USA
• Cade Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, USA
• Cade Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, USA
• Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch Red, Howell Mountain, USA
• Castiel Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA

At the table.

• Roasted meats
• Grilled steaks
• Tomato-based pasta dishes
• Strong cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Howell Mountain: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Napa Valley guide.