La Jota Vineyard Co.
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 165
Vintage: 2024
La Jota Vineyard Co.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
5 cases produced
Description
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in our historic Howell Mountain estate vineyard, showcasing the purest expression of place. The vineyard's sandstone-volcanic soils, combined with a cool climate and extended growing season, impart remarkable depth and intricacy to the wine. Native yeast fermented, aged in 100% French oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it reflects meticulous, site-driven winemaking. With bright, expressive fruit and broad, structured tannins, this Cabernet captures the essence of Howell Mountain terroir. A wine of authenticity, power, and balance, it offers a true sense of the estate's heritage and the distinctive character of Napa Valley's high-elevation vineyards.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Chris Carpenter
Winemaker, La Jota Vineyard Co.
Chris began as a harvest enologist at Domaine Carneros, then a viticulturist intern at Domaine Chandon as he was pursuing an MS in viticulture and enology at UC Davis. During his last year at UC Davis, he spent six months making wine at Tenute Antinori in Tuscany, Italy. Following graduation, he joined the winemaking team at the Cardinale estate as enologist and in 2000 became the winemaker for Lokoya. A year later, he was appointed winemaker for Cardinale.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Chris Carpenter
Winemaker, La Jota Vineyard Co.
Chris Carpenter is the winemaker for some of Napa Valley's most prestigious wineries, including Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota and Mt. Brave. He has earned a reputation for taming Napa mountain tannins and creating legendary Cabernet Sauvignon. He believes in maximum attention in the vineyards and minimal intervention in the winery to create the purest expression of place.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Master in viticulture and enology from UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I believe in paying the utmost attention to the vineyards and practicing minimal intervention in winery.
Pebble Beach Resorts
1700 17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach CA 93953
831-647-7500
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rock Arch Triangle | 27 (2023) |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2016 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 22 (2018) | |
| Broman Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Laird Family Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Pillar Rock Vineyard | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 11 (2007) | |
| Silverado Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | SOLO, Double Block | 11 (2007) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 11 (2007) | |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2004 | 70% Syrah, 30% Malbec | Spring Mountain District | 10 (2006) | |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Block 8-Exclusively for Pebble Beach Resorts | 10 (2006) |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Bottled Exclusively for Pebble Beach Resorts | 10 (2006) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Schmidt Ranch, Block A, Bottled Exclusively for Pe | 10 (2006) |
Winery Distribution
La Jota Vineyard Co. is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Regal)