Howell Mountain Vineyards
2001 Zinfandel
"The Best of Beatty Ranch"
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 7 | Lot No. 10
Vintage: 2001
Howell Mountain Vineyards
Zinfandel
Howell Mountain
5 cases produced
Description
Beatty Ranch sits at 1,800 feet in elevation on Howell Mountain. Purchased by Mike Beatty 25 years ago, it has 90-year-old Zinfandel vines—the oldest on Howell Mountain.
In spite of the threat of frost damage, 2001 gave us an early, warm spring that developed into a summer with relatively even temperatures. It was an early harvest for Howell Mountain Vineyards, and the fruit was stellar in quality. The wine has a floral nose that hints of blackberry and blueberry. The mouthfeel is exceptional—creamy, round and supple—with a nice structure to surround the fruit. This is a wine that shows its fruit well in its youth, and will age and develop more complexity over time.
No winemaker information available.
Culinary Institute of America
2555 Main Street
Saint Helena CA 94574
707-967-2305
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Culinary Institute of America:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosentino Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 7 (2003) | |
| Howell Mountain Vineyards | 2001 | Zinfandel | Howell Mountain | The Best of Beatty Ranch | 7 (2003) |
| Origin-Napa | 2002 | Merlot | St. Helena | Heart of Darkness | 7 (2003) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 7 (2003) |
Winery Distribution
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