The XO Excellence blends eaux-de-vie from Borderies
allowing Horiot to craft wines of remarkable precision and depth
and closes long — mountain tannin structure softened by Oakville's silky texture
Simply serve neat in a snifter or on the rocks for a classic and simple drink
plum and boysenberry accompanied by hints of vanilla with spicy wood undertones
O'SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 'HOWELL MOUNTAIN' 2021 Country:United States - California The XO Excellence blends eaux-de-vieBetty O'Shaughnessy purchased her first Howell Mountain vineyard in 1996, and the estate's now sourcing from three sustainably farmed sitesAmphitheater, Rancho del Oso, and Osprey's Nestoriginally planted in 1997. Above the Napa Valley fog line, volcanic soils and high elevation produce concentrated fruit with firm tannins and naturally sharp acidity. The 2021 blends 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, and St. Macaire,