2003 Cornerstone - Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
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VF 92

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750ml

Producer Notes

Memphis physicians Michael Dragutsky and David Sloas produced their first Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon in 1991 after having a unique opportunity to buy 4.8 tons of premium Howell Mountain Cabernet from Dunn Vineyards. The wines have received great acclaim ever since. The climatic features of Howell Mountain allow Cornerstone's mountain grapes to develop intense flavors. The Cabernet... More »

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Source: Vinfolio
Issue: 129

Sourced entirely from the Ink Grade Vineyard, this is classic Howell Mountain fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon has been a specialty here since their inception when the founders, a pair of physicians from Memphis met Randy Dunn on the day he realized he had 5 tons too much fruit. That is what you call luck! This winery does a very good job of staying below the radar.

A smoothly focused nose of mint, cherry, raspberry, lavender and chocolate. The wine comes across as very rich and full-bodied. Needs time to settle down.

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2003 Cornerstone - Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Napa - Howell Mountain - Red