Howell Mountain
Location: California, United States
Legal name: Howell Mountain
Region: Napa Valley
Nested under: Napa Valley
Howell Mountain is a high-elevation Napa AVA on the eastern side of the valley, widely associated with Cabernet Sauvignon of depth and grip. Compared with valley-floor Napa Cabernet, the wines can feel darker, more savory, and more tannic, with blackberry, cassis, crushed rock, graphite, and herbal accents. It is a strong mental model for mountain-grown Napa reds: concentrated, age-capable, and structured.
Notable Rules
Nested within Napa Valley AVA. The AVA identifies origin from Howell Mountain rather than imposing a separate grape or aging regime.
Also Known As
Howell Mountain AVA
Sources & References
- eCFR 27 CFR Part 9 American Viticultural Areas — Public domain federal regulation (eCFR).
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