Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2017

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

History: Located on Howell Mountain is the estate vineyard that produces Selah, a small, secluded site surrounded by tall pines and patches of forest. As with many Howell Mountain vineyards that sit above Napa Valley’s fog line, the site’s high altitude translates into cooler daytime temperatures and warmer evening temperatures than are experienced on the valley floor, and the extended growing season usually begins and ends a few weeks later.

Tasting Notes: “The hue of the wine is a completely opaque deep-purple hue with a dark garnet halo. Vivid aromas suggest kirsch, cinnamon stick, black licorice, crushed rock and spearmint. The concentrated fruit impact on the front of the palate is packed with notes of macerated blackberry, raspberry seed and pomegranate reduction. The mid-palate has more of the structural quality noted by blueberry paste, cedar, and lavender. The long tantalizing finish is marked by pretty floral notes that suggest lavender, rose oil and lilac. With the finely integrated tannins and generous mouth-watering acidity, this impressive mountain Cabernet Sauvignon will develop gracefully in the cellar for years to come.” – Thomas Rivers Brown