Lail Mole Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Howell Mountain

"Mole Hill is our three-acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard with loam soil approximately two feet deep. Planted in 1993, it is nestled beside a gorge on Howell Mountain at 1700 feet with a western exposure. The gorge acts as a vacuum pulling summer fog up from the valley floor, creating a unique micro-climate for the vineyard. Small rocks are prolific and rise to the surface like cream in coffee. In combination with soil depth, this creates a spartan home for the vines, generating a concentration of flavors in the grapes. “Deep purple/red in color, the 2013 Mole Hill has pure aromas of Asian spices, blackberry cream, boysenberry and black cherry. The palate adds notes of dark chocolate, black raspberry and briary spice. The regal, bright and persistent acidity drives the flavors across the tongue while the fine and round tannins perfectly frame the creamy, long and impeccably balanced finish. This is Howell Mountain at its finest. ” - Lail Vineyards