Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2016

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: 

“There are 285 cases of the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is also inky colored and powerful, with textbook notes of crème de cassis, liquid violets, graphite, bay leaf, and crushed rocks. It’s deep, rich, incredibly long and powerful, with awesome structure and density. Sourced all from Howell Mountain and brought up in 80% new French oak, it’s a thrilling wine from this tiny estate that will keep for two decades or more” – Jeb Dunnuck