Fall & Holiday 2021 Newsletter

Howell Mountain Vineyards 2021 Holiday & New Releases   Dear Friends of Howell Mountain, We just finish putting the last of the wine in barrel before the Thanksgiving break, and we would have to say that the 2021 was another exceptional growing season on Howell Mountain!  Although the rain came early this year, everything was fully ripened, and we were able to pick all of the grapes for both Howell Mountain Vineyards and the other wineries who use our grapes.  The 2021 vintage looks to be a winemaker's year. The grapes tended to be smaller than average leading to a lower yield, producing higher quality grapes with a higher skin to pulp ratio, leading to more intense flavors in the wine. From what we've seen at Howell Mountain and what the experts are saying, 2021 may prove to be an exceptional vintage and one not to be missed.    With Thanksgiving behind us, we have entered the heart of the Holiday Season, and the launch of the Howell Mountain Vineyards Holiday Gift Packs. This year, again we offer 4 different gift packs that offer a 26% to 35% off our retail price. Each gift set offers FREE Tissue Wrapping and a FREE Gift Card!  For multiple gift orders or large corporate orders, you can either purchase them on-line individually through separate transactions or email a spreadsheet to orders@howellmountainvineyards.com with your contact info, and we will call you for your payment information the process the orders for you. Remember, to receive your packages by December 24 via Ground Shipping, your orders must be placed by Monday, December 13th.    We are also offering our new 2021 Fall Release wines which include our Beatty Ranch Reserve Zinfandel, our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, and our Beatty Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - rated 95 points and ranked #2 US Cabernet of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Our reserve wines have a very limited production and will be sold out within the next month or two, so get your order in soon.    Good news, we can now ship to Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey and Rhode Island - so you can FINALLY order Howell Mountain Vineyards wines if you live in these states. To order wine from these states, click here or on the link at the top of the page on our Wine Shop on our website.   Thank you again for your interest in Howell Mountain Vineyards wines and we look forward to sharing our wines with you, your friends and your family over the holidays! Mike Beatty   Howell Mountain Vineyards named #2 US Cabernet of the Year     We are pleased to share the news that our 2017 Howell Mountain Vineyards Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon has received a 95 point rating and was ranked #2 for the Year's Best US Cabernets from Wine & Spirits Magazine!    Our Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is our reserve cabernet and is a very limited production, so it will sell out quickly once the word gets out. Because the wine is so limited, we have placed a 6 Bottle Limit.   For those of you who love Cabernet Sauvignon, we look forward to sharing our 2017 Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon -- our highest rated Cabernet in our over 30 year history and the #2 US Cabernet of the Year!   Buy Now - Limited - 6 Bottles Max   2021 Fall Release Wines   We are excited to share our new 2021 Fall Release wines with you including limited production reserve wines including our Beatty Ranch Zinfandel and Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon plus our best-selling Bordeaux wine, our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.       2017 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon   92 points, Wine Enthusiast 92 points, American Fine Wine Comp 91 points, Wine Spectator "On the palate, the wine exhibits firm tannins from the start with underlying notes of dark blackberry and black currant fruit which are focused in the center of the palate. The wine finishes with hints of tobacco along a deep, dark layer of fruit and grippy tannins which provide structure into the finish."   Buy Now   2017 Beatty Ranch Reserve Zinfandel   94 points, American Fine Wine Comp 92 points, Wine Enthusiast "In the glass, the nose bursts with black pepper and Asian spices with deep underlying black cherry cola fruit notes. At first sip, the spice and tannins dominate the palate. Black cherry fruit begins to break-through under a chorus of spices which focuses the fruit. This wine dives deep into the palate supported by bright acid and firm tannins."   Buy Now       2017 Beatty Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon   #2 US Cabernet of the Year 95 points, Wine & Spirits "It’s a wine about transformation, the volcanic-soil stink and fierce tannins carrying a mysterious refinement that, apparent from the start, becomes increasingly evident as the tannic power turns into racy fruit. Charged with energy, gentle to the touch, this is a monumental cabernet that will continue to draw you in further with each taste. Savor it over the course of days, or cellar it for a decade."   Buy Now        ds   Holiday Gift Packs   Give the gift of holiday cheer and save! Howell Mountain Vineyards has put together four Holiday Gift Packs at 20%-25% off retail prices. It's as easy as 1, 2 3! 1. Select the Holiday Gift Pack below. 2. During Check Out, write your Gift Card Message in the Notes field. 3. We will fill out the Gift Card, wrap the Wine Gifts, and ship the gift pack! Remember, select the appropriate shipping option below for delivery by December 24th: Ground Shipping Deadline: Order by Monday, December 13th 3-Day Air Shipping Deadline: Order by Monday, December 20st 2-Day Air Shipping Deadline: Order by Tuesday, December 21st Next-Day Air Shipping Deadline: Order by Wednesday, December 22nd Order today with Ground Shipping for the best price!   Red & White 2 Bottle Gift Pack - $69 (26% off)   Our most popular wine gift pack for the holidays! Receive a bottle of our 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel -- rated 91 points by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine. Plus, save 26% off our retail price!   Buy Now Zin Lovers 2 Bottle Gift Pack - $99 (29% off)   The perfect gift pack for the Zinfandel Lover! Send a bottle of our 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel and our 2016 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel -- both rated 91 points by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine and 90 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Plus, save 29% off our retail price!   Buy Now Cab Lover's 2 Bottle Gift Pack - $199 (33% off)   The perfect gift pack for the Cabernet Sauvignon Lover! Send a bottle of our 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (92 points, American Fine Wine) and 2015 Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (91 points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast Magazine). Plus, save 33% off our retail price!   Buy Now Winemaker's Select 4 Bottle Gift Pack - $279 (35% off)   A special selection of five hand-picked bottles from our winemaker -- who was recently named Top 100 Winemakers of 2020 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! Receive one bottle of each of the following award winning wines: 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel - 91 points, Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 points, Amer Fine Wine 2015 Cabernet Franc - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast 2015 Petit Verdot - 93 points, Wine Enthusiast Plus, save 35% off our retail price!   Buy Now   We are supplying FREE tissue paper wrapping and a FREE Gift Card, so remember to put your Gift Card Message in the Notes field at Checkout.     Now shipping to AK, CT, DE, MI, MT, NJ & RI   We are excited to now be able ship wine to Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Using a new third-party shipper, we can now offer Howell Mountain Vineyards wines to customers in these states. To order wine to be shipped to these states, click on the button below and fill out the on-line form or click on the link at the top of the page on our Wine Shop on our website. If you have any problems, feel free to email us at orders@howellmountainvineyards.com and we will take your order over the phone.      Purchase wine from AK, CT, DE, MI, MT, NJ & RI     In addition to these 7 new states, we are still registered to ship wine to 39 or our 50 states and you can order on-line through VinoShipper with low shipping charges including: AK, AZ. CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.      Shop Now from the other 39 States   Howell Mountain Vineyards Wine Club   The Howell Mountain Vineyards wine club provides its members with access to all wines released — even our highly rated and limited release wines! Receive 3 shipments yearly (spring, fall and mid-winter) of 4 bottles each shipment containing our newest releases. Benefits of our Wine Club include:   Save 15% off all wine purchases & 25% off all case purchases (12 bottles or more) of Howell Mountain Vineyards wines. Access to purchase additional quantities of special limited release wines Discount to Howell Mountain Vintner’s Events   Each shipment will be sent to you automatically, and you may cancel at any time prior to your shipment. To sign up for our wine club, click on the button below.     Join our Wine Club   Last Call for "Top Cabernet Franc in the World" Every year, over 100 of the world's top sommeliers from around the globe come together at the TEXSOM Wine Competition to judge wine from across the world's finest wine growing regions. Wines are categorized by varietal and/or blend, and, for each category, one wine is chosen as the best wine in its class and awarded the Judge's Selection.    This last year, our 2016 Howell Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc was tasted blind, alongside dozens for the world's top Cabernet Franc wines. After the judging was completed, our wine was chosen as the Judge's Selection and named the Top Cabernet Franc in the World!   Our Cabernet Franc is one of our limited production wines, and we only have a few dozen cases left. So if you want a piece of history in your cellar, grab a bottle or two today!   Buy Now MARK YOUR CALENDARS Howell Mountain Bud Break Celebration Saturday, March 19 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm @ The Presidio Golden Gate Club in San Francisco   WINE TASTINGS, FOOD PAIRINGS, LIVE MUSIC & AUCTIONS Register to join us for the Annual Howell Mountain Bud Break Celebration wine tasting on Saturday, March 19th at the Presidio Golden Gate in San Francisco. Our owner and winegrower, Mike Beatty, will be at the event with his son Patrick pouring our latest releases along-side 30+ other Howell Mountain Wineries. It's a unique opportunity to taste many Howell Mountain appellation wines side by side in one tasting. In addition, you will be able to purchase our wine at the show, so it will be a great opportunity to taste and purchase your favorite Howell Mountain wines. Watch for more detail on how to purchase tickets on the Howell Mountain Vintner's Association website at https://www.howellmountain.org/     Get the latest updated on Howell Mountain Vineyards by following or liking us at:       Howell Mountain Vineyards Angwin, CA 94508 707-637-9400 info@howellmountainvineyards.com