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Score 93/100 · Drink 2024-2045, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2021

A classic, impeccably made 2017, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Howell Mountain Cabernet) offers a medium to full-bodied, elegant style that carries ripe, present tannins, notes of dried herbs, savory spices, and cigar, lots of chocolatey dark fruit, and outstanding length. Made by Celia Welch, this elegant, balanced Cabernet will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20 years.

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92
92/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89
89+/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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89+ points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Drink 2022-2032, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2020

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, searing wine, even within the context of Howell Mountain. Red cherry, savory herbs, wild flowers and mineral notes emerge, but only with great reluctance. The 2017 has terrific energy, but it remains just a bit compact. If the tannins soften and the fruit emerges, it may very well merit an even more positive note. It will be interesting to see what Castiel and winemaker Celia Welch do in more favorable vintages.

95 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 95/100 · Drink 2021-2046, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Nov 2019

Deep garnet-purple, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon has a beguiling nose of baked blackcurrants, warm black plums and mulberries with touches of spice cake, forest floor, candied violets and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of earth-laced black fruits, with a firm, grainy frame and bags of freshness, finishing long and minerally. Impressive!

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Castiel Estate
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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