2000 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Estate - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain (5/11/2006) WIML92,PURPLE92,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted May 11, 2006 at Nick & Sam’s in Dallas, TX. Opened and decanted about 30 minutes to an hour before serving in a Schott Zweisel Red Wine glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of mocha, rose petals, black berries, leather and a touch of thistle. Flavors of black cherries, red cherries and red currants. Drink over the next 4 years or so, being sure to save at least one bottle for its’ 10th anniversary. Definitely one of the betters wines I’ve had from the 2000 vintage. I don’t believe this wine was ever officially released from the winery but I’m guessing pricing would be about the same as the 2001 vineyard designates so based on an estimated price of $65.00-$70.00 a bottle I’d say the value is recommended. (92 pts.)
2000 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Estate - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain (10/17/2009) WIML90
Tasted October 17, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of herbs du Provence, black berries and a dash of balsamic. Flavors of black berries, black currants, black cherries and a bit of plum. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term, perhaps the medium term? (90 pts.)
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