2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lokoya Howell Mountain 0,75 l

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lokoya Howell Mountain – Napa Valley 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2009 from Lokoya It is one of the most iconic mountain wines of Napa Valley. The grapes come exclusively from the high-altitude vineyards of the Howell Mountain Avalanche, one of the most prestigious regions for Cabernet Sauvignon worldwide. The vines grow on volcanic soils, rocky subsoil and at altitudes of up to 600 metersThis results in small, highly concentrated berries with exceptional aromatic intensity. Lokoya is considered a specialist in terroir-driven Mountain Cabernets and produces exclusively extremely limited top wines.

Expansion

The grapes will Hand-read and rigorously selectedAfter temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately... 18 to 22 months in French barriques, predominantly from new oak. The aim is to combine the monumental structure of Howell Mountain with the greatest possible elegance. Through extended barrel and bottle aging, the wine develops an exceptional character. Complexity, depth and longevity.

Aroma & Taste

An impressive aroma unfolds on the nose. Cassis, black cherries, blackberries and dark plums, accompanied by Graphite, cedarwood, tobacco, mocha and dark chocolateWith increasing maturity, additional nuances of Truffles, leather, spices and volcanic minerality The wine stands out. On the palate, it presents itself powerful, focused and exceptionally precise. The massive, yet fine-grained tannins and the remarkable freshness lends it enormous tension and structure. The finale is long, complex and characterized by impressive intensity.

Food recommendation

Ideal Dry-aged beef, Wagyu beef, rack of lamb and game dishesEqually excellent to Truffle dishes, aged hard cheese and fine gourmet cuisine.

Special features of the 2009 vintage

The year 2009 This vintage is considered one of the outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon vintages of the 2000s in Napa Valley. The climatic conditions allowed for optimal ripening and resulted in wines with enormous concentration, dense structure and exceptional aromatic depthToday the wine presents itself with its first signs of maturity, but still possesses an enormous storage potential for many more years.

Conclusion

The Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 It is one of California's great cult wines. Power, precision, minerality and exceptional longevity make it a benchmark wine for Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. rare collector's wine of international renown, which impressively reflects the uniqueness of Howell Mountain.