O'Shaughnessy 2021 Howell Mt. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

96 points - limited                          A blockbuster small-production Napa Cabernet from Howell Mountain - very limited.96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The O'Shaughnessy 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is another impressive wine from O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery. Bright acids and beams of tannin run through a core of dark red/purplish Howell Mountain fruit. Potent yet refined, the 2021 is a fine effort. Blueberry jam, plum, lavender, chocolate and graphite all build into the huge, vibrant finish. Drink: 2026-2036. (Dec 2023)" 95 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "Such an artfully crafted wine that is expressive of its Napa Valley character in its ripe and succulent red, black, and blue-toned youthful fruits and brawny power, backed by a kind of dizzying freshness brought on by a spine of racy, tangy, blood orange acidity and lifted violet notes. Iron, volcanic minerals, tilled earth, and fragrant herbs further accentuate Howell Mountain muscle. Soaring robust tann