The deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain possesses a floral / creme de cassis personality with licorice, chocolate, and earth characteristics. This powerful, concentrated 2002 is a classic mountain Cabernet Sauvignon with a singular style. The tannins are firm, but sweet. When this winery gets everything right, they produce some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons made in northern California. The 1997s were magical, as were the 2001s. The 2002s complete a trilogy of great vintages and potentially long-lived classics of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new French oak, with malolactic in barrel, and no fining or filtration. They are softer, more precocious, and higher in alcohol (15% across the board) than the 2001s.Tel. (800) 600-6899; Fax (800) 600-5895