Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2015

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:

“A dazzling wine, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is also a big step up from the 2014 tasted alongside it. The flavors are deep and expressive in a wine that captures the essence of Howell Mountain. Blueberry jam, crème de cassis, lavender, licorice and menthol fill out the wine’s ample frame effortlessly. The 2015 is vivid, dramatic and drop-dead gorgeous. That’s all there is to it” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous