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AVA in 1983, but its wines were taking home medals at international contests long before that. In 1889, Jean Adolph Brun and Jean V. Chaix won a bronze medal at the Paris World Competition for a wine made with Howell Mountain grapes. Ten years later, two other early hillside settlers, W.S. Keyes and Frederick Hess, were awarded gold and bronze medals, respectively, for their Howell Mountain wines.
What makes this small American Viticultural Area different from many other wine regions is that its borders are defined not just by geographic limits but by altitude and to that end all vineyards must be a minimum of 1,400 feet above sea level. This means that Howell Mountain’s vines sit above the fog line, basking in full sunlight throughout the day while many of Napa and Sonoma’s vineyards are covered in fog each morning.
, and because of this most Howell Mountain wines can be a bit bolder than their valley floor compatriots. You can certainly drink the newer versions now, but don’t forget these wines are also built to last for decades.The Bravante family planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in 1998 and Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec in 2000.
With estate vineyards soaring to 2,100 feet, Summit Lake Vineyards only produced 4,200 bottles of this 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Made with clone 8 planted in 1973, and more recently planted clone 337 cultivated to perfection by winegrower Bob Brakesman, this sumptuous cuvée was crafted by winemaker Brian Brakesman. Barrel aging for 24 months in 65 percent new French oak adds gorgeous touches of vanilla and coffee bean to aromas of blackberry and black currant.
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