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The Howell Mountain reading
Howell Mountain's volcanic soils and high-elevation exposure push Cabernet toward dense, structured wines that demand patience—a deliberate counterpoint to Napa's riper, more approachable benchmarks.
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Region DNA
The character of Howell Mountain
Based on 147 wines with structural data
Style profile
Diverse
Broad range with a recognisable character
Howell Mountain
Country avg
FEM score distribution
90+ Elite
80–89 Great
70–79 Good
<70 Other
Based on 28 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Black fruitOakRed fruitEarthTree fruit
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Californian Zinfandel
Californian Red Blend
Californian Rosé
Californian Cabernet Franc
Californian Merlot
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Californian Petite Sirah
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Cabernet SauvignonZinfandelMerlotCabernet FrancGrenachePetite SirahShiraz/SyrahChardonnayCarignanPinot Noir
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Howell Mountain
T-Vine Winery
VisitAbout Howell Mountain
Howell Mountain is a wine region in United States, home to 41 producers tracked on Femente, 24 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Merlot, producing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Californian Zinfandel wines with notes of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
Howell Mountain — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Howell Mountain?
- The most planted varieties in Howell Mountain are Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Howell Mountain known for?
- Howell Mountain is known for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Californian Zinfandel, and Californian Red Blend wines and flavors of Black fruit, Oak, and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Howell Mountain?
- Femente tracks 41 producers in Howell Mountain, of which 24 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Howell Mountain?
- Howell Mountain is a wine region in United States.
Howell Mountain
Howell Mountain's volcanic soils and high-elevation exposure push Cabernet toward dense, structured wines that demand patience—a deliberate counterpoint to Napa's riper, more approachable benchmarks.
Producers in Howell Mountain
- Outpost — critic
- La Jota — critic
- Lamborn — distinction
- Howell at the Moon — distinction
- Howell Mountain Vineyards (HMV) — distinction
- Summit Lake — distinction
- Angwin — distinction
- Blue Hall Vineyard — honest
- Gro — distinction
- Castiel Estate — critic
- Yesterday — undiscovered
- Black Sears — distinction
- Almacerro — critic
- Michael James — distinction
Restaurants in Howell Mountain
Restaurants in Howell Mountain
- Northbound
- Sams Log Cabin
- Picnic
- Cugini Solano
- ROOFTOP
- The Hideout Kitchen
- Lulu Solano
- POSADA ALTA COCINA
- Rancho Cantina
- Hotsy Totsy Club
- REVE
- The Cooperage American Grille
- Original Joe’s Walnut Creek
- Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
- WC Sunday Farmers’ Market
- Walnutcreekyachtclub
- Sol Food
- Walnut Creek’s Favorite Italian & Seafood Restaurant
- Nocino | Pizzeria & Bar
- LITA
- 1515 Restaurant & Lounge
- Havana Restaurant
- Montecatini Restaurant
- Luna Sea Lounge | Walnut Creek’s Craft Cocktail Lounge
- Mill Valley Lumber Yard
- Pizzalina Pizzeria
- Sunrise Bistro & Catering
- Bungalow 44
- eleven
- Smiley's Schooner Saloon
- Rotator Taproom | Walnut Creek’s Taproom
- Sailing Goat
- Little Hill Lounge
- Riggers Loft Wine Company
- BURMATOWN
- Biancoverde
- Restaurant Picco
- Left Bank Brasserie | French Restaurant
- Wence’s Oyster Bar & Restaurant
- The French Spot, SF & Concord
- Catahoula Coffee Company
- The Factory bar
- Arti Ristorante
- Crescent Bistro
- Melo's
- San Pablo Pizza Richmond Pizza
- Concord Tap House
- Arizmendi Bakery San Rafael
- Ranch Water
- Insalatas Restaurant
- Madcap
- VOYAGE
- MAMA’S LUMPIA ® | East Bay Filipino Food
- STILLWATER
- Pearstreetbistro
- Mac’s Old House
- Vic’s Martinez
- Martinez Farmers' Market
- Del Cielo Brewing - Martinez
- Downtown Martinez & Co.
- Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill
- Bella Siena Restaurant & Bar
- The Cafe at The Inn
- One House Bakery
- The Dead Fish
- Palace Market
- H E I D R U N M E A D E R Y | SPARKLING WINE
- Saltwater Oyster Depot
- Good Day Cafe
- Provisions
- MIBC | Coal Shed Brewery
- Bambino's Vallejo
- Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Food
- Michael Warring
- Tony's Seafood Restaurant
- Cline Family Cellars
- Folktable Restaurant
- Street_Social
- Bloom Carneros
- Brewsters Beer Garden
- Hank’s
- Sugo Trattoria
- Central Market
- Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co.
- Stockhome Restaurant
- Table Culture Provisions
- Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom
- Jupiter Foods
- Seared Steak & Seafood | Petaluma, CA
- Old Chicago Pizza
- Petaluma Pie Company
- dellafattoria
- Angela’s Organic Ice Cream
- Risibisi Restaurant
- Easy Rider
- The Shuckery Restaurant | Oyster Bar
- Acre Pizza 🍕
- Kivelstadt Cellars
- Lou's Luncheonette
- Carmen’s Bistro & Bar
- Domaine Carneros Winery
- FARM Restaurant + Bar
- Bear at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection
- Henny Penny
- Lagunitas Petaluma TapRoom
- Wit & Wisdom
- Patz & Hall Winery
- MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
- La Cheve Bakery and Brews
- Three Sticks Wines
- La Toque Restaurant
- Bartholomew Estate Winery | Sonoma Valley
- MOZAIK
- El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen
- Sign Of The Bear
- FELIX RESTAURANTE
- Cafe La Haye
- V A L L E Y
- Sonoma Pizza Co.
- the girl & the fig
- Angèle Restaurant and Bar
- Folklore Napa
- Los Agaves Napa-Mexican Restaurant
- Joella's Food Truck
- Downtown Napa For Locals
- Norman Rose Tavern
- California's Napa Valley
- C O N T I M O
- Sweetie Pies Bakery
- La Taberna
- Napa Valley Lobster Co.
- Celadon Napa Valley
- Cole's Chop House
- Under-Study
- Chispa
- ZuZu
- Kenzo Napa Restaurant
- Butter’s Burgers
- Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca
- Scala Osteria & Bar
- Winston’s Napa
- Be Bubbly Lounge & Bistro
- Torc Napa
- Osha Thai Restaurant Napa
- Napa Valley Vine Trail
- Archer Hotel Napa |📍Downtown Napa
- Cordial Cellar + Lounge
- Fieldwork Brewing Napa Oxbow
- Napa Farmers Market
- The Q Restaurant & Bar
- Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant
- Matthiasson Wines
- Kitchen Door Restaurant
- DECANT Napa Valley
- Charlie Palmer Steak
- THE MODEL BAKERY
- C CASA
- Loveski
- Live Fire Pizza
- Lil sista’s Goody’s Soul Food
- Vin En Noir - Napa
- The CIA at Copia
- Baker & Cook
- MiMi's Craft Kitchen
- SANTÉ
- Milliken Creek Inn
- Ginochio's Kitchen
- Bistro Don Giovanni
- Pink Door Photo Studio | Branding + Boudoir
- BackDoor Bistro & Wine Bar
- The Wurst Sausage and Burger Grill
- the fig café & winebar
- Mary’s Pizza Shack RP
- Hana Japanese Restaurant
- Glen Ellen Star
- Olea Hotel
- Handline
- Mustards Grill
- Kenwood Inn & Spa
- Gerard's Paella
- My Wine Trail Georgia 🇬🇪
- Bistro Jeanty
- Bouchon Bakery
- Screamin Mimi's Ice Cream
- Bouchon Bistro
- Estate Yountville
- Hotel Yountville
- The French Laundry
- Bottega Napa Valley
- Third Pig Bar
- Retrograde Coffee Roasters
- Wine Bar + Bottle Shop + Tinned Fishies
- La Calenda
- Ramen Gaijin
- Rosemary's Garden
- Sebastopol Cookie Company
- Fern Bar
- Khom Loi
- The Rewind Arcade
- Oyster
- Acre Pasta 🍝
- The Kitchen at Priest Ranch
- Blue Ridge Kitchen
- North Block Yountville
- ad hoc + addendum
- Stewart Cellars
- Ciccio Napa Valley
- Negri's Restaurant & Joe’s Bar
- Howard Station Cafe
- Old Possum Brewing Co.
- Palooza Brewery & Gastropub
- Kunde Winery
- Loring Smart Roast
- Robert Sinskey Vineyards & Wilding Farm
- Songbird Parlour | Restaurant
- Andy's Produce Market
- Brix Restaurant & Gardens
- Rosso Pizzeria and Wine Bar
- Sazón Peruvian Cuisine
- Underwood Bar and Bistro
- The Spinster Sisters
- Red Bird Bakery ~ Santa Rosa • Cotati
- Little Deer
- MARLA
- Flagship Taproom Santa Rosa
- Mombo's Pizza
- Sonoma County Winegrowers
- Criminal Baking & Catering Company
- The Branch Line
- Grossman's Noshery & Bar
- Zoftig Eatery
- Ausiello's 5th St. Bar & Grill
- Perch + Plow Restaurant & Bar
- Bird & The Bottle
- Dutton Estate Winery
- Dawsons Restaurant
- Sandy's Take & Bake Pizza
- Sonoma Crust
- MYRIAD COFFEE
- Rutherford Family Pizza. Napa, CA.
- St. Francis Winery
- Willi's Wine Bar
- Lazeaway Club @ The Flamingo Resort
- Iron Horse Vineyards
- Rincon Valley Tap Room
- Frog's Leap Winery
- Nightingale Breads
- PRESS Restaurant
- Harvest Inn
- Vintners Resort | Sonoma’s Vineyard Resort & Spa
- Long Meadow Ranch & Farmstead
- The Charter Oak Restaurant
- Gott's Roadside
- Heitz Cellar
- Charlie’s | St. Helena, Napa Valley
- boon eat + drink
- Sandlands ~tegan
- Pizzeria Tra Vigne
- Davies Vineyards
- Fergus : Goose & Gander
- Station St. Helena
- La Bodeguita #2 🇲🇽
- Grounded Wine Co.
- Premiere Napa Valley
- Brasswood Winery Estate
- Nimble & Finn's
- Duckhorn Vineyards
- Faust Wines
- Charles Krug Winery
- Markham | Napa Valley Vineyards
- Meadowood Napa Valley
- RussianRiverChamberofCommerce
- Jasmine Hirsch
- Barnett Vineyards
- Rogelio Garcia
- Auro Napa Valley
- TRUSS Restaurant + Bar | Napa Valley, CA
- Sam's General Store
- Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
- Quail & Condor
- Lo & Behold Bar + Kitchen
- Maison Healdsburg
- Barndiva & Studio Barndiva, Healdsburg
- The Burrow
- Molti Amici Healdsburg
- The Matheson Healdsburg
- Troubadour Bread & Bistro
- Little Saint Farm
- Aperture Cellars
- Valette Restaurant
- Downtown Bakery & Creamery
- PizZando | Pizzeria • Trattoria
- Coyote Sonoma
- Stay Healdsburg
- Acorn Cafe
- Healdsburg Bar & Grill 🦊
- Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen
- Cyrus
- Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
- Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits
- SingleThread
- Healdsburg Bubble Bar
- Costeaux French Bakery
- Bravas Bar de Tapas
- Plank Coffee
- Montage Healdsburg
- SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek
- Catelli's
- Maria's Cantina
- Geyserville Gun Club
- Preston Farm and Winery
- Dino Bugica
- The Beet Restaurant & Wine Shop