O'SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750 ml

Discover the commanding presence of O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Perched at 1,800 feet, O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery spans 120 acres, established in 1996. Winemaker Sean Capiaux crafted this vineyard by handpicking clones of Cabernet Sauvignon alongside all seven classic Bordeaux varietals, capturing the rugged essence of the mountain terrain.

Pour a glass and meet an opaque purple hue that signals depth and intensity. Scents rise with blackberry compote mingling alongside orange blossom, cassis, creme brulee, and cocoa—inviting layers that pull you closer. Take a sip to feel the plush concentration unfold, where well-integrated tannins guide a vibrant finish. This wine balances immediate lushness with enduring structure, rooted in its Howell Mountain origins.

Critics have taken note of its excellence. Jeb Dunnuck awards 98+ points, praising its full-bodied poise, flawless balance, and classic Howell Mountain character through blue fruits, cassis, violets, graphite, and subtle oak, with remarkable purity and a standout finish. Decanter gives 97 points for explosive ripe black fruit, wild mountain sage, turned earth, and toasty oak, leading to black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, savory crushed stones, cassis, and wildflowers on a long, vibrant close.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scores 94 points, highlighting blueberries and bay leaves evolving into cassis and sage within cedar and vanilla, delivering a full-bodied, softly tannic profile with firm grip. James Suckling also rates 94 points, noting dark spices, cocoa, bark, ripe blackberries, and plums, with succulent dark and blue fruit, velvety tannins, plush linger, spice, and earthiness. Vinous matches at 94 points, celebrating its bright energy, mid-weight appeal, and approachable lift from sweet dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, tobacco, and lavender.

At 14.8% ABV in a 750 ml bottle, this United States Cabernet Sauvignon from California offers dry sweetness, making it a sophisticated choice for collectors or those seeking a bold red to elevate any occasion. Elevate your cellar with this Howell Mountain gem, where mountain power meets refined elegance.