Howell Mountain
2023 Nickel & Nickel Hawk's Cradle Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
Howell Mountain
2023 Nickel & Nickel Hawk's Cradle Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
- 97 pointsJames Suckling
Dark plum and cassis immediately fill the glass, underscored by subtle notes of graphite and spice. The palate is dense and layered, showing remarkable concentration and depth....
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The Details
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
French oak barrels (55% new, 45% once-used)
Skin Contact
20 Days
Harvest Dates
October 15, 2023
Release Date
Summer 2026
Winemaker
Joe Harden
The 2023 vintage was nothing short of exceptional. Ideal weather and a long, steady ripening period delivered fruit in impeccable balance.
A replenishing winter and spring set the stage for healthy vines. Throughout the summer, mild and steady temperatures supported slow ripening and superb phenolic development. Harvest began in late September and concluded in mid-October, resulting in fruit with rich color, concentrated flavor, and excellent structural balance.
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Howell Mountain's volcanic soils yield deep, rich, and fragrant wines.
With primarily volcanic soils, Howell Mountain rises 1400 to 2600 feet—well above the fog line—providing vineyards with an abundance of sunshine. Wines produced tend to range from deep and rich to fragrant and textured.
Harvested from Hawk's Cradle
The majestic hawks in the Howell Mountain region are the inspiration for the name of the esteemed Hawk’s Cradle Vineyard. Nestled at a higher elevation, the mountain influences foster an extended growing season that allows for slow ripening, resulting in concentrated small berries unveiling exquisite aromas and flavors of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, and bold tannin structure.
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97 Points
James Suckling
“Undoubtedly Howell Mountain in character, with a volcanic, brooding feel. Aromas of black currants, wild blackberries, violets, wet river stones and spices lead to a palate that is powerful and structured yet refined and intertwined, with fine boned but firm tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Give this some time in the bottle for a full reward, though there is plenty of flash in youth. Drink or hold.”
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