Conn Creek Winery
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Howellin' For You "
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 17
Vintage: 2010
Conn Creek Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
10 cases produced
Description
In celebration of Premiere Napa Valley 2012, Conn Creek Winery is taking a walk on the wild side! We will be "Howellin' for You" to bid on our Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from an exceptional block of the biodynamically farmed White Cottage Vineyard atop the Howell Mountain AVA. It's no coincidence that the moon will be full the weekend of Premiere Napa Valley this year. This powerful and seductive wine is certain to inspire you to look toward the sky and Howell for more!
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.92000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Mike McGrath
Winemaker, Conn Creek Winery
Mike McGrath graduated from U.C. Davis with a degree in fermentation science in 1978 and worked at Grgich Hills until 1980. Mike traveled to Australia and worked in the McLaren Vale for Wynn Winery and Chateau Douglas, then returned to California to work at William Hill. In 1986, McGrath joined the winemaking team at Conn Creek and became the head winemaker in 2007.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis, B.S. Fermentation Science
Mentors: Andre Tchelistcheff, Jed Steele, Miljenko Grgich and Ric Foreman
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
"Every vintage is a journey."
Amazon Japan G.K.
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Tokyo 153-0064
Japan
81-3-4535-0905
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Amazon Japan G.K.:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairdean Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Acquaintance Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | West Side Story | 19 (2015) |
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| Conn Creek Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Howellin' For You | 16 (2012) |
| Honig Vineyard and Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Westside Trio | 16 (2012) |
| PEJU | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Wine Thief Cepage | 16 (2012) |
| Clos Pegase | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Antipodes | 15 (2011) |
| Freemark Abbey | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 125th Anniversary Blend | 15 (2011) |
| Whitehall Lane | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Blend of Whitehall's Six Vineyards | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Conn Creek Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.