Dunn Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Rim to rim color density. Red and black cherries poke through cedar and sweet tobacco on the nose with dark chocolate chunks, plum, prune and date, toasted sesame, cinnamon, rose petal, and cardamom. Chewy tannins that roll satin-smooth initially, then cassis, black currant and licorice flip the script. Graphite and blackberry frame dark chocolate and mocha-tobacco, oak and black bread.
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Rim to rim color density. Red and black cherries poke through cedar and sweet tobacco on the nose with dark chocolate chunks, plum, prune and date, toasted sesame, cinnamon, rose petal, and cardamom. Chewy tannins that roll satin-smooth initially, then cassis, black currant and licorice flip the script. Graphite and blackberry frame dark chocolate and mocha-tobacco, oak and black bread.
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The most evolved and ready Dunn I’ve tasted, generous nose of red cherry and light cedar, Bordeaux-like palate, perfectly resolved after 30 mins and just pure silk. Asian spice, dark cherry, light cocoa. Several thought even better that the ‘05 Haut-Brion! I’d drink these now.
The most evolved and ready Dunn I’ve tasted, generous nose of red cherry and light cedar, Bordeaux-like palate, perfectly resolved after 30 mins and just pure silk. Asian spice, dark cherry, light cocoa. Several thought even better that the ‘05 Haut-Brion! I’d drink these now.
Dec 29th, 2023
Finally had a Dunn that was ready to drink! Pasilla, black currant, forest floor, black trumpet mushroom.
Finally had a Dunn that was ready to drink! Pasilla, black currant, forest floor, black trumpet mushroom.
Dec 29th, 2023
Another gift from the somm table. Mature but definitely not old. Intense aromas of earth and tobacco notes joined by leather.
Smooth and caressing in the mouth. Just a little bit of brett that is smothered by flavors of cherries, , plums and minerals. This bottle would more than hold its own in a Bordeaux tasting
Another gift from the somm table. Mature but definitely not old. Intense aromas of earth and tobacco notes joined by leather.
Smooth and caressing in the mouth. Just a little bit of brett that is smothered by flavors of cherries, , plums and minerals. This bottle would more than hold its own in a Bordeaux tasting
Says ‘Sample’ Nice being neighbors with randy Dunn
Says ‘Sample’ Nice being neighbors with randy Dunn
May 14th, 2023
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY
Apr 21st, 2023
Finally ready to drink. Years to go.
Finally ready to drink. Years to go.
Dec 26th, 2022
Deep tawny color with a red, scarlet center. Opaque. Earthy nose with notes of red and black fruits, leather saddle, cuban cigar and some dry brush. Silky and smooth in the mouth. In a great spot.
Deep tawny color with a red, scarlet center. Opaque. Earthy nose with notes of red and black fruits, leather saddle, cuban cigar and some dry brush. Silky and smooth in the mouth. In a great spot.
Sep 26th, 2022
Still going strong but happy I drank it now. A wine that is linear in texture, less viscous- think whole milk and not heavy cream. Fresh black olives, tart black currant and plum with leathery notes. Tannins are gripping but fine and integrated- no soft velvety micro-oxygenated tannin here. Structurally very pleasant and balanced.
Still going strong but happy I drank it now. A wine that is linear in texture, less viscous- think whole milk and not heavy cream. Fresh black olives, tart black currant and plum with leathery notes. Tannins are gripping but fine and integrated- no soft velvety micro-oxygenated tannin here. Structurally very pleasant and balanced.
Jul 30th, 2022