HISTORY

When we first planted the Dragon Vineyard, the fact that Howell Mountain is hallowed ground for Cabernet Sauvignon did not escape us. Thus, though we filled the vast majority of the site with Zinfandel, we also planted a small parcel with Cabernet Sauvignon. And boy, are we glad we did. At 2200 feet, the mountain looms large in this wine, with a dense, powerful spiced nose and a full bodied palate. Together with the formidable tannins that are a signature of Howell Mountain, it’s easy to see why this is such a revered site for Cabernet Sauvignon. 

VINTAGE SPECIFIC TASTING NOTES

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DETAILS

• AVA: Napa Valley

• Sub-AVA: Howell Mountain

• Soil: Volcanic

• Elevation: 2,250’

• Planting: 2000

• Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

• Viticulture: Certified organic, hand harvested

• Fermentation: Native yeast

• Barrels: 60% used oak, 40% new; 100% French oak

• Aging: 18 months in barrel

• Bottled unfined and unfiltered

• First Turley Vintage: 2013

• Serving Temp: 60-65ºF

• Release: Winter

• Accessibility: Extremely limited, Member exclusive