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12 pin-worthy · 4 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Howell Mountain.

Region DNA

The character of Howell Mountain

Based on 147 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Howell Mountain
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
24
80–89 Great
4
70–79 Good
0
<70 Other
0

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
52
Californian Zinfandel
32
Californian Red Blend
10
Californian Rosé
7
Californian Cabernet Franc
7
Californian Merlot
7
Napa Valley Chardonnay
7
Californian Petite Sirah
7

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon65Zinfandel42Merlot13Cabernet Franc12Grenache12Petite Sirah11Shiraz/Syrah10Chardonnay9Carignan5Pinot Noir4

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

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Howell Mountain wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Howell Mountain with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Outpost

    2075 Summit Lake Dr, Angwin, CA 94508

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  2. 02
    Castiel Estate

    620 TRANCAS ST, NAPA, CA, 94558

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  3. 03
    Almacerro

    Southernmost tip of Howell Mountain, surrounded by forest, with significant marine influence., Estate Vintner: Frank Scherkenbach (took over from Bill Smith in 2016)., Winemaking Team: Led by Françoise Peschon (consultant) and Matilda Scott., Viticulture: High-elevation (~1,800ft) estate, producing small-batch, allocated wines., Wine Style: Often 100% Cabernet Sauvignon or high-percentage Cab, aged in French oak for ~22 months., Almacerro, +5, Almacerro's wines are known for being dark, tannic, and built for long-term aging, United States

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  4. 04
    La Jota

    1102 Las Posadas Rd, Angwin, CA 94508

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  5. 05
    Lamborn

    1984 Summit Lake Drive, 94508, Angwin, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  6. 06
    Angwin

    440 Cold Springs Rd ; County: Napa County ; Community: Angwin ; Elevation: 1,672 feet ; Coordinates: 38.5513, -122.431., UnitedStatesZipCodes, https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org, ZIP Code 94508 Map, Demographics, More for Angwin, CA, ZIP code 94508 is located in western California and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States., Beau Wine Tours, https://www.beauwinetours.com, Howell Mountain Wineries, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  7. 07
    Howell Mountain Vineyards (HMV)

    P.O. Box 693, CA 94508, Angwin, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  8. 08
    Howell at the Moon

    Angwin, California ... +1 415 931 3544. Directions Phone. From Howell at the Moon Vineyards & Winery ...Read more, Missing: Coordinates ‎| Show results with: Coordinates, How to Find Your Vineyard's GPS Coordinates – Latitude and ., United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

  9. 09
    Gro

    Near Angwin and St. Helena, CA 94508, United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  10. 10
    Black Sears

    2615 Summit Lake Drive

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  11. 11
    Michael James

    2455 3rd Street, 94107, San Francisco, US

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  12. 12
    Summit Lake

    2000 Summit Lake Drive., 94508, Angwin, United States

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

About 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

Wineries in Howell Mountain

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