La Jota Vineyard Co. Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Alcohol: 14.5% Grape(s): 87.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot Localization: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA Tasting Notes: Exceptionally expressive after a few minutes in the glass. Blackberry, plum, tobacco, and anis seamlessly integrate on the palate. The wine is framed by broad tannins, and the finish is carried by a beautifully balanced acidity. 96 Points Vinous: This Cabernet Sauvignon is another superb wine from La Jota. Rich and explosive, it possesses tremendous density and plenty of mountain power. A rush of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice, and menthol builds into the huge finish. The Domain: La Jota Vineyard Co. was founded in 1898 by Frederick Hess, an immigrant from Switzerland, who established a German-language newspaper in San Francisco. No doubt influenced by other European immigrants involved in California's nascent wine industry, Hess purchased 327 acres of a Mexican land grant—Rancho La Jota