Flavour Profile

Duckhorn

Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red

Name: Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red
Brand: Duckhorn
Price: 82.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red is a premium red wine produced by Duckhorn Vineyards, a renowned winery in Napa Valley. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Howell Mountain appellation, known for its high elevation and volcanic soils that impart unique flavors and complexity to the wine. The vineyard features steep slopes and rugged terrain, which require hand harvesting and careful vineyard management. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity and depth of a well-crafted red wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red is a full-bodied and powerful wine, offering intense aromas of blackberry, coffee bean, and spice alongside robust tannins and a long, velvety finish.Its structure and complexity make it an ideal choice for a special occasion or as a gift for a discerning wine connoisseur. Enjoy it now, or cellar it for a few years to see how it develops.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Duckhorn

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

0 Reviews