Cade Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley

The Cade 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon expertly blends the concentrated intensity of Howell Mountain with seductive elegance. With bold fruit, savory character, and impressive aging potential, it’s a compelling choice for collectors, wine enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a mountain-grown Napa Cabernet with depth and staying power.

🏞️ Terroir & Heritage

• Grown at high elevation on Napa’s Howell Mountain AVA, the wine draws its power and elegance from volcanic, well-drained soils 1,600–2,200 ft above sea level, a terroir known for robust structure and vibrant acidity 

• The blend is primarily 88% estate Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Malbec (6%), Petit Verdot (5%), and Merlot (1%) 

👃 Aromatic Profile

• Vibrant nose featuring dark berries (boysenberry, blackberry, cassis), violets, iron-mineral lift, and savory herb notes like pine, sage, bouquet garni 

• Accentuated by warm scents of cedar, espresso, dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, and rose petal .

👅 Palate & Texture

• Medium to full-bodied, with a rich, mouth-filling texture and velvety yet firm tannins 

• Flavors include red and black fruits (raspberry, cranberry, rhubarb pie) balanced by spiced notes of cinnamon, clove, along with coffee, sage, dark chocolate, and olive tapenade 

🔚 Finish & Aging Potential

• Shows outstanding length, with a finish that melds fruit, mineral grip, dark spice, and olive notes—classic Howell Mountain intensity 

• Experts suggest enjoying now or cellaring for a decade or more: 15 years of prime drinking ahead, according to Jeb Dunnuck 

🌟 Accolades

• 93 pts from both Jeb Dunnuck and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, noting its blend of power, elegance, ripe fruit, and savory sophistication 

• Vinous highlights its alluring purity, depth, and accessibility for a young Howell Mountain Cabernet 

🍽️ Food Pairings

Stellar with hearty fare—grilled ribeye or venison, braised short ribs, truffle risotto, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate desserts, where its tannins, spice, and savory depth shine 

✅ Why It’s Worth Buying

• Terrior-driven expression from Napa's top mountain appellation.

• Powerful yet polished: dense fruit and firm structure with balanced elegance.

• Critic-approved and cellaring-worthy, versatile for present enjoyment or aging.

• Strong value for high-end Napa Cabernet, delivering prestige at a price that matches quality.