Decanted for 3 hours, classic Howell Mountain color and balance. 2008 was the last year Sojourn had a Howell Mountain wine. It is my favorite of all the Sojourn wines I have had. It was perfectly open with great structure and color; dark fruits and cedar with a the typical Howell Mountain hint of sweetness on the finish. I have one more. It won't get any better so will drink within the next 12 months. Paired very well with Denver Steaks grilled over cherry wood.
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Excellent Expression of Howell mountain. Shocked at how integrated the tannins are at such a young age. Lots of blueberry. Reminds me of some of the best 04 vintage cabs from Napa.
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Typical howell mtn fruit profile that is so easy to pick out. Didn't change two much over a few hours but I think it can go for 5-10 years. Tannins are not very powerful but still there to provide grip
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Delicious. First impression is coffee, then dark fruit. Very smooth with a rather sweet long finish. Interesting Cabernet. Although ready to drink and enjoy now, it definitely has the stuff to go for several more years. Love this wine.
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This opens with a very expressive nose of dark fruit and baking spices. On the palate it is a big wine with very finely-textured tannins and a luxurious mouthfeel. It delivers exactly what I would be looking to find in a Howell Mountain Cabernet.
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Decanted for about 1.5 hours. I got a fair amount of cassis and some dark fruit (not a whole lot) with a herb/spice coupled with smoke on the finish. Enjoyable cab but not great.
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Excellent wine. I love the Howell Mountain fruit. Tasted this originally at Sojourn's Sonoma tasting room this past November and I am glad we purchased (might need to call and order some more!) This is a rich, complex, smooth wine with a medium to long finish. Delicious!
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I really liked the rich profile on this wine. It was medium weight and rich. Not quite tot he luscious category but I would definitely seek this producer out in the future. It wasn't really on my radar screen.
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Pinot Days 2011 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): So the two best wines of the tasting were Cabs - kinda cheating I know - but whatever, they were absolutely gorgeous regardless of the setting. They could easily go for twice their price maybe thrice if given some crazy Parker scores. Super heady and hedonistic styling. Totally creamy and rich. Lots of blue high altitude fruit. Really structured but balanced without a touch of abrasiveness. Great finish. Long and lingering. I'd say you should grab this and age it a minimum five years. But this is worth every penny.
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Deeper and denser in color than the Spring Mountain. More rustic. Plenty of cassis with a darker fruit profile with an herbal edge. Firmer tannins than the Spring Mt. suggestive of its Howell Mt. origin, but everything remains in good balance. Grapes sourced from near Outpost. I prefer the Spring Mt., but this is more of a stylistic preference.
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Of the 2008 Cabs we tried with Craig, this was our number 3. It has a lot more structure that the Spring Mountain, also more tannins. Also has more black fruit, and more pepper. Started out more tart, but it too had a sweeter finish. In general, it seemed to also have more fruit than the Spring Mtn. Right now, of the three Cabs, this one is already more approachable, but can definitely use some more bottle aging time. To me this one would go the best with steak or grilled meat.
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Sojourn Cellars Private Tasting (Davis's House): Nose: Dark and ripe berry aromas. Palate: Very balanced dark fruit and cassis. Very nice and score upgraded to 93 points. Even though the Proprietary Cuvee edged this out this wine takes top Cab honors for the night if QPR is factored in. 93+ points.
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9/11/2021 - derrington Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted for 3 hours, classic Howell Mountain color and balance. 2008 was the last year Sojourn had a Howell Mountain wine. It is my favorite of all the Sojourn wines I have had. It was perfectly open with great structure and color; dark fruits and cedar with a the typical Howell Mountain hint of sweetness on the finish. I have one more. It won't get any better so will drink within the next 12 months. Paired very well with Denver Steaks grilled over cherry wood.
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10/16/2018 - WineCPA wrote: 93 Points
In its prime right now. Full bodied with black fruit. Integrated tannins with a fair amount of sediment. Great wine for the price.
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5/21/2015 - TwoSmoochies wrote: 91 Points
Decant for at least an hour!
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5/12/2015 - Let Them Drink Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasting more like a Paso Cab. Soft blackberry fruit with balanced acidity and soft, but lengthy finish.
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11/14/2014 - bigdomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent Expression of Howell mountain. Shocked at how integrated the tannins are at such a young age. Lots of blueberry. Reminds me of some of the best 04 vintage cabs from Napa.
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11/1/2014 - Griffeyfan04 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Typical howell mtn fruit profile that is so easy to pick out. Didn't change two much over a few hours but I think it can go for 5-10 years. Tannins are not very powerful but still there to provide grip
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2/9/2013 - DavidDay Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark fruit and currants, full bodied, big tannins pretty well blalanced
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1/10/2013 - Annie1 wrote: 92 Points
Delicious. First impression is coffee, then dark fruit. Very smooth with a rather sweet long finish. Interesting Cabernet. Although ready to drink and enjoy now, it definitely has the stuff to go for several more years. Love this wine.
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7/8/2012 - bobv wrote: 91 Points
Nice berry flavors. Smooth, fine finish.
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5/2/2012 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with prior note
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4/12/2012 - Wine Sparty wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for about 90 minutes before drinking with grilled flank steak. Aroma is big on coffee. Taste has dark sweet fruit of blackberry and leather.
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3/12/2012 - elamasters wrote: 92 Points
This opens with a very expressive nose of dark fruit and baking spices. On the palate it is a big wine with very finely-textured tannins and a luxurious mouthfeel. It delivers exactly what I would be looking to find in a Howell Mountain Cabernet.
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1/16/2012 - kinger0003 wrote: 88 Points
Decanted for about 1.5 hours. I got a fair amount of cassis and some dark fruit (not a whole lot) with a herb/spice coupled with smoke on the finish. Enjoyable cab but not great.
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1/8/2012 - bobv wrote: 93 Points
Very good. Medium to full body. Full flavored.
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12/26/2011 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent wine. I love the Howell Mountain fruit. Tasted this originally at Sojourn's Sonoma tasting room this past November and I am glad we purchased (might need to call and order some more!) This is a rich, complex, smooth wine with a medium to long finish. Delicious!
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12/3/2011 - rdsboca wrote: 92 Points
I really liked the rich profile on this wine. It was medium weight and rich. Not quite tot he luscious category but I would definitely seek this producer out in the future. It wasn't really on my radar screen.
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11/12/2011 - beezer6 wrote: 94 Points
Pinot Days 2011 (Navy Pier - Chicago, IL): So the two best wines of the tasting were Cabs - kinda cheating I know - but whatever, they were absolutely gorgeous regardless of the setting.
They could easily go for twice their price maybe thrice if given some crazy Parker scores.
Super heady and hedonistic styling. Totally creamy and rich. Lots of blue high altitude fruit. Really structured but balanced without a touch of abrasiveness.
Great finish. Long and lingering. I'd say you should grab this and age it a minimum five years. But this is worth every penny.
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9/24/2011 - etherscreen wrote:
Deeper and denser in color than the Spring Mountain. More rustic. Plenty of cassis with a darker fruit profile with an herbal edge. Firmer tannins than the Spring Mt. suggestive of its Howell Mt. origin, but everything remains in good balance. Grapes sourced from near Outpost. I prefer the Spring Mt., but this is more of a stylistic preference.
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9/18/2011 - MillerRoad wrote: 90 Points
Of the 2008 Cabs we tried with Craig, this was our number 3. It has a lot more structure that the Spring Mountain, also more tannins. Also has more black fruit, and more pepper. Started out more tart, but it too had a sweeter finish. In general, it seemed to also have more fruit than the Spring Mtn. Right now, of the three Cabs, this one is already more approachable, but can definitely use some more bottle aging time. To me this one would go the best with steak or grilled meat.
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8/8/2011 - anonymoose12345 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big, big wine. Much bigger than the '07 Spring Mountain which I tasted right before. Needs a lot of time but will be worth the wait.
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7/23/2011 - rentmp3 wrote: 90 Points
Tasted at winery. Darker berries, honeyed, anise; grippy tannins; bitter finish which was distracting. I prefer Sojourn's pinots. 90+
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5/21/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Sojourn Cellars Private Tasting with Craig Haserot (Jeff's Place): Dark red/purple color. This is showing remarkably well for such a youngster. Creme de cassis on the nose with plums and spices. The palate is lush and shows nice layers. Long finish. 92+pts.
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5/21/2011 - Mattshank wrote: 93 Points
Sojourn Cellars Private Tasting (Davis's House): Nose: Dark and ripe berry aromas. Palate: Very balanced dark fruit and cassis. Very nice and score upgraded to 93 points. Even though the Proprietary Cuvee edged this out this wine takes top Cab honors for the night if QPR is factored in. 93+ points.
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