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97 Point MUST HAVE Cabernet Gem by Scarecrow Winemaker

It was 1993 when Dave Decesaris, gazed into his crystal and spied Freemark Abbey, as [...]

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Feb
Top 25
Frank’s TOP 25 Wines of 2022

  The Top 25 Wines of 2022! 2022 is long gone, welcome 2023. In 2022 my group and [...]

03
Jan
LAST CALL  4  Paul Lato’s VERY FIRST Cabernets are here – VERY LIMITED

The much-anticipated releases of Paul Lato’s Bordeaux releases (Napa Valley Cabernets) have arrived, and they [...]

20
Dec
Paul Lato’s VERY FIRST Cabernets are here – VERY LIMITED

The much-anticipated releases of Paul Lato’s Bordeaux releases (Napa Valley Cabernets) have arrived, and they [...]

31
Oct
A “NEW GENERATION”  Napa Cabernet =  96 Points!

Nestled near the peak of Howell Mountain, perched high above the fog line of the [...]

30
Sep
A 94+ Point, Hidden Howell Mountain Cabernet for your cellar – Under $85

The Story: Hidden away on Howell Mountain, Alan and Lesley in 2012 discovered a gutted, [...]

23
Jul
Hidden Gem, A Scarecrow Cabernet at ⅓ its price
October 27, 2021

  It was 1993 when Dave Decesaris, gazed into his crystal and spied Freemark Abbey, [...]

A non-tannic Howell Mountain Cabernet
January 27, 2020

Many think that Howell Mountain is synonymous with Dunn’s big, tannic wines – Wrong! Our [...]

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, which is the best Cabernet of all…
August 12, 2019

Rick Mirer, the former stand-out Quarterback at Notre Dame and NFL player with the Seahawks, [...]

Three Times is a charm for Celia Welch’s Howell Mountain Cabernet
August 3, 2019

It was 1993 when Dave Castiel (pron. Cast-ee-all), gazed into his crystal and spied Freemark [...]

4 Barrel, Under $40 White by Ace Thomas Rivers Brown!
March 15, 2019

First grafted in 2015, Viticulturist Jim Barbour hand-selected budwood from Chappellet and developed a single [...]

Danica Patrick is NOT just fast cars… GREAT WINE too!
March 8, 2019

Danica Patrick is best known for her prowess behind the wheel of a racecar. She’s [...]

A Howell Mountain Rock Star is born!
September 1, 2018

It was 1993 when (Dave) a.k.a. Castiel (pron. Cast-ee-all), gazed into his crystal and spied [...]

Exotic Howell Mountain Cab Blend
April 6, 2018

Cami was the fifth child for Tom & Laurie Shelton – a very small 5-acre [...]

Powerhouse Howell Mountain Cabernet
March 8, 2018

Wayne and Victoria Prim elevated their passion for wine to the next level in 2009 [...]

Inaugural Celia Welch “Cult” Release!
February 26, 2018

The “Love” Story: It was 1993 when (Dave) a.k.a. Castiel (pron. Cast-ee-all), gazed into his [...]

HIDE & SEEK… YOU FOUND IT, AN AMAZING WINE & FREE SHIPPING TOO!
October 4, 2017

   SEEK is a very small family (Sieck Family) owned winery atop Howell Mountain, producing [...]

A+ RATED THOMAS RIVERS BROWN CAB
April 5, 2017

QTR is a Thomas Rivers Brown & Jim Barbour venture.  The vineyard is situated on [...]

Melka’s 95 Point Howell Mountain GEM!
May 14, 2014

In 2008 The Adams family purchased the great White Cottage Ranch on Howell Mountain and [...]

Mountain grown gem (126 cases)
April 8, 2013

Mike Drash grew up in Memphis, TN on a farm.  After graduating from (a small) [...]

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