Howell Mountain Park Muscatine Vineyard:
The Howell Mountain sub-appellation of Napa Valley was established in 1983, when Randy Dunn (Dunn Vineyards), Mike Beatty (Howell Mountain Vineyards) and Bill Smith (La Jota) petitioned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Randy, a pilot, surveyed the region from the air and observed the climactic and geological uniqueness of the area above 1400 feet in elevation to the east of the town of St. Helena. Volcanic soils, milder temperature-swings from day to night, and being above the fog-line are factors contributing to the uniqueness of the area, as compared to the Napa Valley floor. Today, there are many vineyards and wineries in the appellation producing the “big mountain reds” the area is known for. The Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association promotes the appellation.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Varietal Blend: 85% Petite Sirah, 4.5% Zinfandel, 6% Syrah, 4.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: Park Muscatine Howell Mtn. old vine (60%) | Los Abuelos, Howell Mtn. (40%)
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Harvest Dates: Nov. 7th, 2010 (Park Muscatine) & Nov. 15th (Los Abuelos)
Brix at Harvest: 20 (Park Muscatine) & 21 (Los Abuelos)
TA at Bottling: .55
pH: 3.83
Alcohol: 12.8%
Cases Produced: 528
Release Date: Autumnal Equinox: September 23rd, 2014
The Howell Mountain sub-appellation of Napa Valley was established in 1983, when Randy Dunn (Dunn Vineyards), Mike Beatty (Howell Mountain Vineyards) and Bill Smith (La Jota) petitioned the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Randy, a pilot, surveyed the region from the air and observed the climactic and geological uniqueness of the area above 1400 feet in elevation to the east of the town of St. Helena. Volcanic soils, milder temperature-swings from day to night, and being above the fog-line are factors contributing to the uniqueness of the area, as compared to the Napa Valley floor. Today, there are many vineyards and wineries in the appellation producing the “big mountain reds” the area is known for. The Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association promotes the appellation.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Varietal Blend: 85% Petite Sirah, 4.5% Zinfandel, 6% Syrah, 4.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: Park Muscatine Howell Mtn. old vine (60%) | Los Abuelos, Howell Mtn. (40%)
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Harvest Dates: Nov. 7th, 2010 (Park Muscatine) & Nov. 15th (Los Abuelos)
Brix at Harvest: 20 (Park Muscatine) & 21 (Los Abuelos)
TA at Bottling: .55
pH: 3.83
Alcohol: 12.8%
Cases Produced: 528
Release Date: Autumnal Equinox: September 23rd, 2014