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Red SelectionJune 2026

Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Tasted June 2026 · Wineros Tasting Panel · Methodology

Cabernet Sauvignon$350

"The Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a powerful and structured red wine sourced solely from the high-elevation W.S. Keyes Vineyard in Napa Valley. The aromatic profile features deep notes of black currant, violet, and mountain flowers, complemented by hints of dark chocolate, savory herbs, and scorched earth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, showcasing firm, velvety tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that leads to a long, mocha-tinged finish. Renowned for its remarkable purity and aging potential, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is best enjoyed between 2027 and 2052."

Terroir

Napa Valley, California

Drinking Window

2027 - 2052

Serving Temp

63-65°F (17-18°C)

Aging Potential

Exceptional

Food Pairings

Charred porterhouseBraised short ribsBitter chocolate torte
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THE FULL TASTING NOTE

Nose

Black currant, violet, and mountain flowers with dark chocolate, savory herbs, and a distinctive scorched-earth wildness.

Palate

Full-bodied and rich with firm, velvety tannins; the single-vineyard W.S. Keyes fruit shows striking purity beneath the power.

Finish

Long and mocha-tinged, vibrant acidity carrying the dark fruit far past the sip.

What we love

  • Howell Mountain's volcanic intensity captured with unusual polish
  • Single-vineyard purity from one of Napa's historic high-elevation sites
  • A 25-year cellar window (2027-2052) for patient collectors

What to know

  • Firmly in its infancy — opening it before 2027 is honest infanticide
  • At $350, one of four Lokoya mountains; casual buyers won't taste the differences that justify choosing this one

How it compares

Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021this page98 pts$350Napa Valley, California
Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 202197 pts$350Napa Valley, California

Within the Lokoya quartet, the Howell Mountain is the wilder, more savage expression — scorched earth and herbs — where the Diamond Mountain is velvet-clad density. Same winemaker, same price, two very different mountains. Read that review →

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Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

98 pts • Cabernet Sauvignon

Buy — $350