Summit Lake 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

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    Summit Lake 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

    94
    Beverage Testing Institute

    Estate Howell Mountain Cab from mature vines averaging 44 years of age. Stunning wine. Incredible Find!

    Bottle $54.95 $74.95 Save 27%
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    Case $49.95 per bottle (12) $599.40 per caseSave an Additional 9%
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    About Summit Lake 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

    Summit Lake Vineyards was founded by Bob and Sue Brakesman in 1971. They produced their first commercial vintage in 1978 a Zinfandel and it won a double gold medal at the California State Fair. The winery is truly a family affair Bob manages the vineyards with the help of his sons and is the winemaker. Howell Mountain was Napa's first sub appellation gaining its status in 1983 (same year as Carneros). Along with Bill Smith, Randy Dunn, Mike Beatty and Bob Lamborn, Bob was one of the founding vintners who laid the groundwork to creating the Howell Mountain AVA. Summit Lake focuses on producing hand crafted small production Estate grown red wines and this Cabernet is a beauty. The vineyards are above 2,000 feet above sea level making them and some of their neighbors among the higher vineyards in Napa County. Above the fog line, these vineyards are bathed in sunshine all day long but are tempered by the high altitude. Only 200 cases of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon were produced from their mature vines averaging 44 years of age. The wine aged in 100% French oak Beverage Testing Institute scored this 94 points "Exceptional" and said "Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of spicy berry pie, sandalwood, and chocolate mint with a satiny, tangy, fruity medium-full body and a polished, subtle, pomegranate, chocolate orange peel, and earth finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak. A sumptuous and chewy Cabernet with classic Howell Mountain intensity of fruit."

    Wine Details

    • Bottle Size 750 ml
    • Country United States
    • Region California
    • Appellation Napa

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