The prodigious 1997 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain offers a knock-out bouquet of smoky cedar/cigar box, roast beef, and gorgeous blackberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied and fat, with compelling sweetness, intense new saddle leather notes, and low acidity, this terrific Cabernet Franc can be consumed now as well as over the next 12-15 years. Sadly, there are only 300 cases of this rich, thick, unctuously-textured wine. Tel. (707) 965-3020; Fax (707) 965-0324

The prodigious 1997 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain offers a knock-out bouquet of smoky cedar/cigar box, roast beef, and gorgeous blackberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied and fat, with compelling sweetness, intense new saddle leather notes, and low acidity, this terrific Cabernet Franc can be consumed now as well as over the next 12-15 years. Sadly, there are only 300 cases of this rich, thick, unctuously-textured wine. Tel. (707) 965-3020; Fax (707) 965-0324

Dark, firm and chunky, with earthy mineral, cedar, currant and sage. Long, spicy, minty cocoa aftertaste. Drink now through 2006. 260 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Howell Mountain Select to Add