Howell Mountain

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
Climate: Above the fog line; intense sun; volcanic soils of low fertility

One of Napa's most demanding mountain appellations, Howell Mountain produces wines of immense structure and tannin - built to age, not to be rushed. The elevation and volcanic soils strip away excess and leave only intensity.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Dunn Vineyards Angwin dunnvineyards.com Benchmark Howell Mountain Cabernet; austere, age-worthy, legendary

Ladera Vineyards Angwin laderavineyards.com Historic stone winery; estate Howell Mountain Cabernet

Burgess Cellars St. Helena burgesscellars.com Estate mountain Cabernet; Napa pioneer since 1972

Robert Keenan Winery St. Helena keenanwinery.com Spring Mountain/Howell area estate; Merlot of notable quality