O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery
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The Genesis of the O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery occurred a decade ago when our family began a search for mountainside land with appropriate soils, exposure, and climate, capable of producing intense, full flavored Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. In 1996 after years of searching, we arrived on a parcel of land on Howell Mountain. The views were breathtaking; we looked out over mountain peaks, and valleys of green. We stepped out of our vehicle, knelt down, picked up a handful of red rocky soil, and our hearts said, "This is the land, pursue your dream here. Plant your vines: they will thrive on these south sloping hillsides." We had reached our goal, the first of many milestones on our continuum to becoming a family winery.
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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque ruby red color with a garnet hue. Ripe plum, black cherries and earthy currant aromas are framed by sweet vanilla oak and dark chocolate. Supple but concentrated flavors of mixed fruits lead to a long complex finish with polished tannins that are true to its mountain origins. This elegant extracted wine is pleasing upon release, yet will continue to improve with cellaring.
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Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby red color with a garnet hue. Bright, high tone aromas of cherry, raspberry and blueberry mixed with chocolate, creamy vanilla, sandalwood and a hint of tapioca. Supple, but concentrated flavors of fruit compote lead to a long smooth finish with polished tannins. An elegant yet extracted wine that is pleasing upon release and will continue to improve with cellaring.
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Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep saturated crimson color with a vivid purple hue. Vibrant blackberry fruit. espresso and herb are backed by a mineral quality. Lively and concentrated flavors of boysenberry and a spicy floral note are complimented by bright acidity and fine grain tannins. An intense mountain wine that is enjoyable upon release and will continue to imporve with short term cellaring.
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Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep saturated crimson color with a vivid purple hue. Currant, blackberry fruit, espresso bean and sweet carmel are framed by an earthy quality. Full and thick flavors of bright fruit are complimented by the fine grain tannins. An intense mountain wine that will benefit with cellaring.
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