{"product_id":"la-jota-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain-napa-valley-2021-750ml","title":"La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eLa Jota Vineyard Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain — Napa Valley 2021\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Jota Vineyard Co. was founded in 1898 on Howell Mountain — one of Napa Valley’s most storied and demanding appellations. The estate sits above the fog line at elevation, on rocky, shallow volcanic soils that force vines to struggle and concentrate. Today owned by Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke, La Jota farms 28 acres across three distinct estate vineyards — Hill, Meadow, and Winery Block — each with its own personality, all united by the iron-rich, volcanic character of Howell Mountain. The 2021 vintage was defined by drought: yields were down 30–35%, concentrating the fruit to extraordinary levels. The blend is a classic Howell Mountain assemblage — 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 4% Merlot, and 2.5% Petit Verdot — and it is among the finest La Jota has ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color is a saturated, inky ruby-black. The nose is powerful and complex: dark currants, scorched earth, graphite, pine cone, bark, and savory garrigue, with layers of ironstone minerality that are the unmistakable signature of Howell Mountain. On the palate, it is full-bodied, dense, and concentrated — broad-shouldered tannins that are chocolaty and robust, yet framed by a balance of freshness that is almost hard to imagine at this level of fruit density. The finish is long, layered, and inward. This needs 4–6 years in the cellar but will age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 98 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another incredibly concentrated, focused, insanely impressive wine in the lineup is the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, which offers a powerful nose of darker currants, scorched earth, graphite, and savory herb aromas and flavors. This full-bodied, dense, concentrated, powerful, inward beauty needs 4-6 years in the cellar but will age forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In 2021, with yields down 30-35%, the La Jota was very precise and focused, with saturated layers of extremely dark fruit nuanced by very expressive ironstone minerality and fresh garrigue. Full-bodied with robust, broad-shouldered tannins that are chocolaty. More of that iron minerality is layered throughout, and for all the fruit density here, there is a balance of freshness that is almost hard to imagine. So, don’t imagine it; snap these up and see for yourself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So much black currant, dark fruit, pine cone, bark and pine needle aromas that show a depth and intensity with round, polished and creamy tannins. Medium to full body, with a complex and gorgeously flavored finish. A blend of 82% cabernet sauvignon, 6.5% cabernet franc, 5% malbec, 4% merlot and 2.5% petit verdot. Give this three to four more years to come around.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Jota Vineyard Co., Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howell Mountain, Napa Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hill, Meadow \u0026amp; Winery Block — volcanic soils, above the fog line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYields:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down 30–35% due to drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, concentrated, iron-driven Howell Mountain Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark currant, scorched earth, graphite, pine cone, garrigue, ironstone minerality, chocolaty tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027–2045+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised short ribs, grilled ribeye, lamb rack, wild boar, aged Parmigiano, truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowell Mountain Cabernet at its most elemental — La Jota 2021 is iron, earth, and power in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52300851970331,"sku":"210000060496","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/1_558c4df2-6368-47a5-839a-f6ccc7d377d7.jpg?v=1780763902","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/la-jota-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain-napa-valley-2021-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}