I obviously passed the test because we were all set up for a 10 am visit.The winery is spectacular. O'Shaughnessy makes some very good wine and is in a very pleasant location. Napa Valley Wine Tasting Etiquette; Pretentious place. and Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder). Take a different view of the valley by touring some of the wineries of Howell Mountain, which lies to the northeast of Napa Valley, in the Vaca Mountains. blanca was our tour guide. VINEYARDS PEOPLE Visit Our winery is located in the hills above St. Helena and is available by prior appointment only for tastings. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. . There wasn't much to the tour (which is fine with me), and it mostly just felt like a bragging session about how rich the owners are.The wines were all very good, their quality reflected in their price points. They also purchased a few bottles for the ride home.Please note that both occasions I've tasted at O'Shaughnessy only 3 wines were poured. It is high up on Howell Mountain, so your driver, or hotel may try to discourage you by saying it takes an extra 30 minutes to arrive. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. These techniques allow the varietal character and terroir of OShaughnessy Estate vineyards to be the stars of the show. Top Notch Experience - Review of O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery, Angwin 97% of travelers recommend this experience. We believe that architecture should flow harmoniously with the environment, enhancing the beauty of the land, not detracting from it. The Howell Mountain AVA includes 1,000 acres of vineyards interspersed by forestlands in the Vaca Mountains. (Tasted: February 20, 2020, Yountville, CA), All you need is an open mind and an empty glass. 18) Domaine Carneros (Best Sparkling) Best Wine Tasting (My Favorite) 19) Caymus Vineyards. There are three levels to choose from for the automatic shipment in the Fall: The soils, shallow and infertile with good drainage, are volcanic ash and red clay and produce highly concentrated berries with thick skins. Shortly thereafter Howell Mountain became officially recognized as the first sub-region of Napa Valley (1983). I visited O'Shaughnessy after sampling some of their wines at a tasting event during the Napa Valley Film Festival. Drink now with some air and into the 3-5 year range, maybe 7 years. The property is beautiful and the wine tasting was great even though our wine pourer was very busy setting up a release party for the next day. It was aged for 22 months in French oak, 22% new. I'm not sure if O'Shaughnessy charges a tasting fee because I was not charged a fee on either occasion.