There is little question the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is better and far more interesting than the 2010. The aromas and flavors are beautifully delineated from start to finish. Menthol, smoke, tar, licorice and chocolate all flesh out on the radiant, deeply expressive finish. This is a great example of the way in which Howell Mountain outperformed in 2011 by virtue of being above the fog. Hints of smoke, tar, incense, scorched earth and melted road tar frame the huge, tense finish. The 2011 is virtually all Cabernet Sauvignon with a drop of Merlot, from Sentinel Hill, Ink Grade, Eagle Summit and Outpost. This is a great showing from a wine that screams of terroir. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026. Danielle Cyrot, formerly of St. Clement, is the new winemaker at Cade beginning in 2012. Things continue to be in a state of evolution at this property, which is part of the Plumpjack group. In 2010 Cade introduces a new Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon made from purchased fruit. This means that now two out of the three Cade wines are made with non-estate grapes, a confusing proposition from a winery that is trying to position itself as a top producer of estate Howell Mountain Cabernets. I am sure that will all be sorted out in the future, but for now, Cade seems to be lacking a little direction, as good as the best wines can be.Tel. (707) 965-2746