Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.354 ratings
9.422 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.7

One of the best bottles I have ever had of the 1985. Dark, dense, rich and incredibly young for its age. Magnificent!

One of the best bottles I have ever had of the 1985. Dark, dense, rich and incredibly young for its age. Magnificent!

Sep 20th, 2019
Matthew Nagy

Amazing how well put together these wines are. Proof that Napa can be built to last. Still life left after 30 years...

Amazing how well put together these wines are. Proof that Napa can be built to last. Still life left after 30 years...

4 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.6

Needed 2 hours in a decanter. Cassis, cedar, leather. A great CA cab

Needed 2 hours in a decanter. Cassis, cedar, leather. A great CA cab

Jan 1st, 2016
Sean Genn

Got better and better as it opened up. Blackberry, roses, herbs. Just delicious. Proof Napa Cab can age like Bordeaux.

Got better and better as it opened up. Blackberry, roses, herbs. Just delicious. Proof Napa Cab can age like Bordeaux.

Sep 7th, 2015
Jamie Brown

Still young. Balanced. Restrained. No brett. Best Dunn I've had

Still young. Balanced. Restrained. No brett. Best Dunn I've had

Dec 12th, 2014
Max Coane

Hitting its last legs. Goodnight sweet prince

Hitting its last legs. Goodnight sweet prince

Nov 5th, 2014
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.7

Bottle of the Night: Cigar, brambly dark fruit, full midpalate, long finish. THIS is what Napa Cabernet with age can do.

Bottle of the Night: Cigar, brambly dark fruit, full midpalate, long finish. THIS is what Napa Cabernet with age can do.

May 1st, 2013
Doug Powers

Structured and tannic with a green, herbal note, this is drinking well, but not quite as nice as the previous 2 wines.

Structured and tannic with a green, herbal note, this is drinking well, but not quite as nice as the previous 2 wines.

Feb 4th, 2020
Richard Steinberg

One of best aged 1985 Cali cabs I have had in a long time. Smooth aged black cherry fruit.

One of best aged 1985 Cali cabs I have had in a long time. Smooth aged black cherry fruit.

Jun 22nd, 2016
Richard Steinberg

Awesome. Alive. Great balance and finesse.

Awesome. Alive. Great balance and finesse.

Jan 30th, 2016