96 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain is very deep purple-black colored and gives expressive black cherries, kirsch, warm blackberries and boysenberry scents with touches of sawdust, red roses, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of stewed tea. Full-bodied, the palate reveals a lot of depth with tons of red and black fruit layers and savory accents, framed by ripe, firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift and some mineral notions coming through. Drink: 2020-2044. (Oct 2019)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the 2017 Cabernet Franc comes from three separate parcels and is 100% Cabernet Franc aged in 92% new French oak. It’s an awesome bottle of wine with classic Franc black tea and forest floor notes as well as perfumed black raspberry fruits, lots of floral and bay leaf hints, medium to full body, fine tannins, and a terrific sense of elegance. It’s a classy wine to enjoy any time over the coming 15-20 years. Drink: 2020-2035. (1/31/20)"
94 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "A rare 100% varietal bottling, this impresses vintage to vintage, this time as a thick concentrated expression of dusty, brooding dark fruit and herb. The full-bodied intensity rides serious structure and refined oak, with accents of leather and sage. This will do well to cellar; enjoy best from 2027–2032. Alcohol 14.5%. (Dec 2020)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Franc is fabulous. Bold and dramatic in scale, the 2017 hits the palate with serious fruit intensity and tons of pure richness. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, menthol, wild flowers, chocolate and mocha build as this racy, voluptuous wine shows off its alluring personality. The 2017 needs time in bottle to develop its full range of aromatics, but it has a ton of potential. Drink: 2022-2037. (Jan 2020)"
93 points James Suckling: "A pinpointed cabernet franc with blueberry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Shows a stone undertone. Pretty finish. Drink or hold. (2/14/20)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the 2017 Cabernet Franc comes from three separate parcels and is 100% Cabernet Franc aged in 92% new French oak. It’s an awesome bottle of wine with classic Franc black tea and forest floor notes as well as perfumed black raspberry fruits, lots of floral and bay leaf hints, medium to full body, fine tannins, and a terrific sense of elegance. It’s a classy wine to enjoy any time over the coming 15-20 years. Drink: 2020-2035. (1/31/20)"
94 points and 'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "A rare 100% varietal bottling, this impresses vintage to vintage, this time as a thick concentrated expression of dusty, brooding dark fruit and herb. The full-bodied intensity rides serious structure and refined oak, with accents of leather and sage. This will do well to cellar; enjoy best from 2027–2032. Alcohol 14.5%. (Dec 2020)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Cabernet Franc is fabulous. Bold and dramatic in scale, the 2017 hits the palate with serious fruit intensity and tons of pure richness. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, menthol, wild flowers, chocolate and mocha build as this racy, voluptuous wine shows off its alluring personality. The 2017 needs time in bottle to develop its full range of aromatics, but it has a ton of potential. Drink: 2022-2037. (Jan 2020)"
93 points James Suckling: "A pinpointed cabernet franc with blueberry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Shows a stone undertone. Pretty finish. Drink or hold. (2/14/20)"
| Product SKU | 338255 |
| Producer | La Jota |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | Howell Mountain |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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