94pts Wine Advocate

Sourced from the Rocky Ridge Vineyard (Mondavi-owned, Barbour-farmed), Stringer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a blend of Clones 191 and 337, aged in 80% new French oak. It's classic Howell Mountain on the nose, with hints of pine boughs accenting blueberries and cassis, plus grace notes of pencil shavings. Full-bodied and concentrated, it's framed by ripe but firm tannins that give the suggestion that there's more to come with cellaring.

93pts Wine Enthusiast

Juicy, bursting flavor of mixed berries, dark stone fruits, graphite and hints of tobacco fill the mouth. Impressively mouthwatering and full of length, this Cabernet easily carries abundant tannins into a long, delicious finish.

Winemaker Notes

The 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon presents a nearly opaque deep red hue. Aromas of wild blackberry, cassis, and red currant blend harmoniously with hints of wild sage and the earthy essence of a redwood forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, revealing flavors of red rock minerality, anise, and clove, balanced by bright acidity. The texture is defined by dusty tannins, with subtle notes of porcini mushroom and pine leaf, promising a graceful aging potential.