"The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain possesses a black/blue/purple color
is much of the elegance and poise that characterizes great Saint-Julien
offering amazing raspberry fruit in the core of the palate
underbrush and foresty notes
"Revealing its extraordinary complexity slowly
2005 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Red Spanish "The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell"Lastly, the 2005 Proprietary Red IX Estate, from one of the most strikingly beautiful vineyards in all of Napa, high on Pritchard Hill overlooking Lake Hennessey, is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Inky purple with a provocative and profound bouquet of graphite, white flowers, cassis and blackberry as well as hints of coffee and chocolate, this full bodied classic has perfect balance,