Angwin Estate 2020 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California

The Angwin Estate 2020 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful yet classically styled expression of mountain-grown Napa Valley Cabernet, crafted entirely by hand from a single, estate-owned vineyard high atop Howell Mountain.

Founded by Jon Larson, a Howell Mountain native, Angwin Estate is the realization of a lifelong dream rooted in place, patience, and purpose. After careers in medicine and years spent across the United States, Jon Larson and Angela Henszel returned home to Howell Mountain to devote themselves fully to viticulture and winemaking. Today, they work side by side in the vineyard and cellar, overseeing every detail from farming to bottling.

This 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the unmistakable character of Howell Mountain: concentration, structure, and age-worthiness. The wine is aged 22 months in ultra-premium French oak barrels, lending depth, polish, and complexity while preserving the vineyard’s natural intensity.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep, opaque ruby core. Aromas open with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, and mountain herbs, followed by subtle notes of cedar, dark cocoa, and spice. The palate is full-bodied and firmly structured, with layered dark fruit, finely grained tannins, and a long, persistent finish that speaks to both precision and power.

At 14% alcohol, this Reserve Cabernet is balanced, expressive, and built for aging—an authentic Howell Mountain wine made by hands that know the land intimately.

Winemaking & Vineyard Highlights

• Region: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
• Producer: Angwin Estate Vineyards
• Founder & Winemaker: Jon Larson (with Angela Henszel)
• Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vineyard: Estate-grown, single vineyard
• Elevation: High-elevation Howell Mountain
• Aging: 22 months in ultra-premium French oak
• Alcohol: 14%
• Style: Classic, structured, age-worthy mountain Cabernet

Scores & Accolades

• Estate Single Vineyard Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• Crafted in limited quantities with hands-on farming and winemaking
• Howell Mountain AVA is internationally recognized for producing Napa’s most age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons

(This wine is produced in limited quantities. Its pedigree, site, and craftsmanship place it firmly in the premium Howell Mountain Cabernet category sought by collectors.)

Food Pairing

• Grilled ribeye or New York strip
• Braised short ribs
• Herb-crusted lamb
• Aged cheddar or hard alpine cheeses

Why We Love It

This is a true estate wine—not a brand, not a formula, but a personal expression of Howell Mountain made by the people who farm the vines themselves. Powerful yet refined, this Reserve Cabernet captures the depth, structure, and authenticity that define great mountain Napa wines.