Cade Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Category | Red Wine |
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Region | California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain |
Brand | Cade |
Alcohol/vol | 15.6% |
Jeb Dunnuck
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Coming from estate fruit on Howell Mountain and made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% each of Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Merlot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a darker, more mineral-driven style compared to the Napa release. It has beautiful blackcurrant, cassis, forest floor, graphite, and tobacco leaf-like aromas and flavors. Deep, full-bodied, beautifully polished and elegant, it's another remarkable effort from this team. As Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon goes, it's brilliant value!
Wine Advocate
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The 2017 Cade Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple colored and a little closed, slowly giving up warm cassis, blackberry tart and mulberries with touches of spice box, pencil shavings and Marmite toast. The full-bodied palate is firm, grainy, and muscular with an earthy expression and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note.