2007 CADE Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain RP--95

Robert Parker: 95 Points
Wine Advocate #186 Dec 2009 Robert Parker 95 Drink: 2009 - 2039 $120-$125 (126) Absolutely sensational, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Howell Mountain is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. It reveals a strikingly provocative aromatic display of blue and black fruits, crushed rocks, violets, and a hint of chocolate. This full-bodied, dense, classic mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is built for long-term aging. Its opaque purple color, awesome concentration and texture, and foreboding personality suggest 5-6 years of bottle age is warranted. It should drink well over the following 30 years. The proprietor of Cade Winery is a member of San Francisco�s Getty family who has partnered up with the city�s mayor, Gavin Newsome.