Meadowcroft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Email Sale, Arrive 5/2)

Alcohol: 14.5%

Grape(s):  100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Localization: Howell Mountain, California, USA

Tasting Notes: Blackberry with hints of cedar cigar box and toasted oak grace the nose of this elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich cassis and bittersweet chocolate shine through the structured, mouth-filling tannins that are silky and plush. 

96 points, Michael Franz, Wine Review Online: "($125) Big, brooding, and beautiful. Still tightly coiled, the oak and tannin are as prominent as the fruit at this stage in the wine's development, but the origin from Howell Mountain made perfect sense after I pulled the bottle from its blind-tasting bag. Knowing the Napa sub-AVA reinforces my confidence that the fruit will easily outrun the wood and tannin, making this a wine that you could enjoy now with robust food if curiosity overwhelms you, but one that will hit its stride in about five years and hold that stride for — three decades. No kidding… have someone trustworthy and youthful hide it in the most remote location in your cellar. 96 points." --Michael Franz, Wine Review Online, Jun 2024

The Domain: Meadowcroft is the namesake of Winegrower Tom Meadowcroft. The meaning of Meadowcroft is a fertile field or meadow and croft refers to a cultivated area that has been nurtured over time. The honeybee on the label symbolizes this conscientious work and the process of transformation from wine grapes into outstanding wine.

As the winemaker I am ever in the pursuit of creating wines infused with an explosive strength of diverse character that strike a soulful chord. The zeal of creativity with which I am driven is inspired by the rich cultural experience from where Meadowcroft Wines originates. I proudly focus on a wide array of beautiful varietals, from our Cabernet Sauvignon which is grown on our estate vineyard property located on the esteemed Mount Veeder in Napa, to Bordeaux grapes scrupulously sourced from sustainable vineyards around Dry Creek, Carneros, and Alexander Valley, I happily direct a global dialogue into my winemaking process. My hope is to create wines with a Sonoma pulse that express the complexity found in European varietals. I invite you to raise a glass of Meadowcroft and wish you bountiful gatherings and many happy toasts!