Howell Mountain
Howell Mountain Wineries have been producing noteworthy hillside wines for many years. Near the alcohol-free 7th Day Adventist town of Angwin, it may seem like an unlikely area to produce great wines, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Howell Mountain Wine Country
Despite the wine region’s seclusion, Howell Mountain wineries developed an early following during the 19th century. Several of these original “ghost wineries” have since been renovated in Howell Mountain Wine Country.
Howell Mountain Wineries produce wine in a sunny, mountainous climate. Most vineyards are grown at over 1,800 feet above sea level in this elevated region. The natural beauty of Howell Mountain along with its proximity to downtown makes it a popular destination for wine tours and tastings. Howell Mountain Wineries produce Cabernets that are known for their developed flavors and velvety tannins.
The terrain of Howell Mountain Wine Country is a mix of volcanic ash and clay soil on sloping hillsides. Because most of the region’s vineyards face west, the grapes are exposed to a lot of afternoon sun. These slopes are particularly valued for Cabernet Sauvignon.
The history of wine production in Howell Mountain Wine Country began during in the 1880s. The region is named after Isaac Howell, who settled in the area in 1847. A wine tasting of fine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is not complete without an example from Howell Mountain Wineries.
A Few Popular Howell Mountain Wineries
-->Latest News – Howell Mountain
- Feb 28, 2007
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Lamborn Family Vineyards Name that Vintage
Howell Mountain’s Lamborn Family Vineyards asks you to name that vintage. - Feb 28, 2007
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Taste of Howell Mountain to take place at Paraduxx
Paraduxx Winery to host Taste of Howell Mountain event. - Feb 28, 2007
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Ladera Vineyards Easter Egg Hunt
Howell Mountain's Ladera Vineyards to host Easter Egg hunt. - Feb 06, 2007
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Lail Vineyards Releases their '04 Blueprint
Howell Mountain’s Lail Vineyards released their 2004 Blueprint, a proprietary red wineon February 1st, 2007. - Jan 05, 2007
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Atalon Moves to Calistoga
Premium Cabernet Sauvignon producer Atalon Winery recently moved from Oakville to Calistoga in the Northern Napa Valley.
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