2010 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / NAPA
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 93
(14.8% alcohol; from vines harvested on November 4): Bright ruby-red. High-toned, sexy aromas of black cherry, blueberry, licorice, graphite and sweet oak. Plush, sweet and pliant, with a wonderfully polished texture to the intense flavors of brambly dark berry, coffee and licorice. Finishes lush and very long, with building, fine-grained tannins and considerable elegance. This will be even better for five or six years in the cellar.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2013Wine Advocate | Rating: 94
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, from Keyes Vineyard, is one of the most powerful wines in the Lokoya lineup. Firm tannins support a core of explosive dark blue and black fruit, grilled herbs, menthol and licorice, all of which come to life in a decidedly powerful, super-intense expression of Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. There is no shortage of personality here. Full-bodied and vibrant, the take-no-holds 2010 is going to require patience, but it is beautiful, even today. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030.Author: Antonio Galloni
Lokoya wines are identified with the terroir of Napa's mountain vineyards. Sparse soils, high elevations, good drainage, and the cool climates of the mountains and benches form the backbone for intense Cabernet Sauvignons.
Lokoya's goal is to choose sites, lots, and rows of vines that express the terroir and identity of their location through their wines.
Lokoya's goal is to choose sites, lots, and rows of vines that express the terroir and identity of their location through their wines.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 45 bottles owned
- 14 collectors