Saturated ruby. Very primary aromas of black fruits, minerals, mint and tar. Very concentrated, cool and bright on the palate, with sharply delineated but youthfully tough flavors of black cherry, dark berries, licorice and cinnamon. Very long, ripely tannic finish throws off notes of spicy oak and eucalyptus. This powerfully extracted wine's robust structure calls for extended bottle aging.

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The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain possesses a black/blue/purple color, and a texture of unctuosity and thickness. Greatness is suggested by a wonderfully sweet mid-section, gorgeous purity, and this humongous wine's overall symmetry. It also possesses sumptuous layers of concentration, remarkably sweet tannin, low acidity, and a 40+ second finish.

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