The Vice
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"A dream within a dream"
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 26
Vintage: 2023
The Vice
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
20 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% single vineyard Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, unfiltered and unfined
- Grapes were harvested from meticulously managed, USDA Certified Organic farmed vineyard
- Aging 28 months in new French oak, including 8 months in patented Lava toasted barrel
- Deeply expressive, robust, silky and elegant; the hallmark intensity and complexity of Howell Mounta
Description
From the heights of Howell Mountain comes a singular, 100% single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, unfiltered and unfined, crafted exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley. Grown in USDA Certified Organic volcanic soils and nurtured by the cooler mountain climate, these meticulously managed vines yield small, intensely flavored berries with striking structure and vibrant acidity. Aged 28 months in new French oak, including 8 months in patented Lava-toasted barrels, this wine captures the essence of its rugged terroir. Deeply expressive, robust, and elegant, it is a rare testament to Howell Mountain’s intensity and complexity—a true collector’s treasure and enduring Napa Valley masterpiece.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Malek Amrani
Winemaker, The Vice
Malek Amrani is an entrepreneur at the helm of The Vice Wine. The Vice Wine has grown into a luxury brand that reflects the values of its founders: quality, sustainability, sophistication, and health. A self-made leader in the wine and spirits industry, Malek moved from Morocco to New York City at a young age. He got a humble start in hospitality by working as a barback at a local restaurant, and realized he wanted to work his way up the industry. He soon became the beverage director of an upscale restaurant in Manhattan. After a decade as a highly successful wine distributor in the beverage industry, Malek knew what he truly wanted to do: produce Napa Valley wines with primary goal to offer consumers exceptional quality Napa Valley wine at an affordable price.
With a firm belief that luxury and accessibility can truly go hand in hand, his vision was to create a brand that would allow even an everyday occasion to be marked by a fabulous wine. The result is The Vice Wine—a family-run, boutique enterprise that prides itself on small batches of inspired wines.
The grapes that go into The Vice Wine are sourced from select vineyards throughout the Napa Valley—chosen because they are the finest representation of both the varietal and the AVA. The resulting wines are exclusively single-vineyard to maintain the integrity of the terroir.
Country born: Morocco
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
312-730-7333
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Lakeshore Sport & Fitness:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2023 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | The Vista | 29 (2025) |
| STEREOGRAPH | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 29 (2025) | |
| VGS Chateau Potelle | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 40th Anniversary Cuvée | 29 (2025) |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Valley's Beauty | 28 (2024) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | New Beginnings 2.0 | 28 (2024) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Bohemian Thrill | 27 (2023) |
| Hyde Vineyard Estate | 2022 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 27 (2023) |
Winery Distribution
The Vice is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (International Wine & Spirits )
- Arizona (Maverick)
- Colorado (Classic Beverage)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Winebow)
- Florida (Breakthru)
- Georgia (Savannah Distributing Co Inc)
- Illinois (Winebow)
- Indiana (Crossroad Vintners )
- Iowa (Cask & Cork)
- Kansas (Ad Astra)
- Kentucky (Tramonte)
- Maine (Crush)
- Maryland (Winebow)
- Michigan (AHD vintners)
- Minnesota (Winebow)
- Mississippi (International)
- Missouri (Lohr)
- Nebraska (Quench)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Empire Merchants)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- North Dakota (Johnson brothers)
- Ohio (Tramonte)
- Oklahoma (Artisan )
- Pennsylvania (The wine merchant)
- South Carolina (Winebow)
- South Dakota (Cask & Cork)
- Tennessee (Advintage)
- Texas (Vintures)
- Vermont (Calmont)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Wisconsin (Winebow)
International:
- Canada - Manitoba (Manitoba Liqour Authority)
- Dominican Republic (Winemelier)
- Japan (Orca International)
- Japan (Orca International)
- Puerto Rico (Ballester Hermanos)
- Singapore (Fermented SG)
- South Korea (Shinsagae)
- United Arab Emirates (Dubai Duty Free)