Howell Mountain Vineyards was established in 1988 to hand craft limited releases of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon from their two vineyards. The vineyards are located in the Howell Mountain appellation of Napa Valley, California.
Howell Mountain Vineyards produces Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, with various designations of the Zinfandel released on two occasions a year. March 1 is the release date of our Old Vine Zinfandel and October 1 is the release date of our Beatty Ranch Zinfandel and Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel.
Zinfandel - There are three bottled-designated Zinfandels from Howell Mountain Vineyards: "Old Vine," "Beatty Ranch" and "Black Sears Vineyard." The "Old Vine" is typically a blend of 30- to 90-year-old vines from Beatty Ranch Zinfandel and Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel. All are classically structured Zinfandels with softer tannins than most mountain vineyards, and reveal intense, dark fruit, fresh truffle, and cocoa flavors. Drinkable upon release, they will age for 5+ years.
Cabernet Sauvignon - We blend the finest grapes from the Beatty Ranch and Black Sears Vineyards to create our Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, creating a very velvety and lush wine. Our "HMV" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon adds select grapes Napa Valley to this blend.