Perched high above the valley floor, the Howell Mountain area offers beautiful views, picturesque vineyards and spectacular wines. It’s an ideal place to explore for lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel, as well as Chardonnay and Viognier.
Some fantastic wineries in this Appellation are: Arkenstone, Cade, Cimarossa, Haber, Ladera, O’Shaugnessy, Outpost, Viader
Ladera Vineyards is the home of estate grown and produced hillside Cabernet Sauvignon focused on our Howell Mountain Appellation Cabernet. Behind this wine is our historic 1886 restored and renovated stone winery and underground barrel caves.
Our Howell Mountain vineyard resides on a 100 acre hillside property. Planted between 1997 and 2002 are 29 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon. We also cultivate 6 acres of blending varietals. The vines span two distinct vineyards which we have the privilege of farming. Amphitheater vineyard derives its name from its shape across the hillside. Rancho del Oso, nearest the winery, is our original vineyard. The Howell Mountain region is home to many great California Cabernets. A day here in the mountains can include tours at neighboring wineries that we can suggest to you as well.
Outpost was established in 1998 with the vision of producing wines that are a living, breathing embodiment of this magical place. Truly one of the world’s great Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel growing regions, the unique terroir of the Outpost vineyards – the hard, rocky red soil, high altitude, gentle cooling breezes and sunny western exposure – produces fruit of incredible intensity and richness, with a distinctive spice you simply cannot find anywhere else.
