This week we taste with Sean Capiaux, who makes delicious Pinot Noir under his own label, Capiaux Cellars, as well as estate Cabernet Cabernet and Merlot for O’Shaughnessy Winery on Howell Mountain. While I have been a fan of Sean’s Pinots for many years (they’ll be on Web Tasting Room very soon) I hadn’t had a chance to try the O’Shaughnessy wines before, and I was really impressed. My suggestion - taste both of these blind at your next dinner party and see if your guests can figure out which wine got 90-93 points from Robert Parker and which got a whopping 94 points.

This offer is no longer available; thanks to all who ordered. Visit O’Shaugnessy’s website for ordering information.

More information on these wines:

“2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Deep, dark ruby red color with a vibrant purple hue and an almost opaque core. Complex aromas of black cherry, black currant, tobacco, sandalwood, leather, smoked meats and chocolate. This wine has a purity of place and minerality with black pepper, orange rind and soy sauce qualities. Mixed red berry flavors and sweet vanilla cream with an excellent acid, tannin balance that lingers on the palate. An elegant yet extracted wine that is impressive upon release but will continue to improve with cellaring.”

“2004 Merlot Howell Mountain Our 2004 Merlot has a saturated ruby color with a deep red hue. The wine delivers ripe, dense aromas of plum, black cherry, currant, cinnamon and brown sugar. The flavors of sweet black fruit and vanilla bean are lush and full with a long persistent finish. A big Howell Mountain Merlot with ample tannins, the wine is approachable now, but has the characteristics to develop and improve for decades.”

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