Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.258 ratings
9.127 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
Severn Goodwin

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
Mike Saviage

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
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Brooding, aromatic, and deep. Still quite bright and lively. Blackberry, pencil shavings, violet petals, black plum, dried fig, iodine, black pepper, leather, Kalamata olive, cassis, raspberry preserves, bittersweet dark chocolate, savory spice. Earthy black truffle notes open up with aeration. Ultra-fine cocoa powder tannins, mouthwatering saline acidity, and a super-slinky silk texture. Long, savory finish.

Brooding, aromatic, and deep. Still quite bright and lively. Blackberry, pencil shavings, violet petals, black plum, dried fig, iodine, black pepper, leather, Kalamata olive, cassis, raspberry preserves, bittersweet dark chocolate, savory spice. Earthy black truffle notes open up with aeration. Ultra-fine cocoa powder tannins, mouthwatering saline acidity, and a super-slinky silk texture. Long, savory finish.

Feb 15th, 2021
Mike Saviage

Dark purple tawny and opaque x2. Has an old world bouquet in the nose. Notes of black fruit, tobacco leaf, moist forest floor and leather saddle. Rich and luscious in the mouth. Tannins resolved, leaving a velvet fruit coating in the finish. Really good tonight.

Dark purple tawny and opaque x2. Has an old world bouquet in the nose. Notes of black fruit, tobacco leaf, moist forest floor and leather saddle. Rich and luscious in the mouth. Tannins resolved, leaving a velvet fruit coating in the finish. Really good tonight.

Jul 19th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Dark tawny, opaque all the way to the rim. Seductive fragrant nose. Notes of red fruit, blueberries, cedar and moist forest floor. Rich, velvet in the mouth. Long finish. There’s a nice sweetness matched against some big structure. Great wine.

Dark tawny, opaque all the way to the rim. Seductive fragrant nose. Notes of red fruit, blueberries, cedar and moist forest floor. Rich, velvet in the mouth. Long finish. There’s a nice sweetness matched against some big structure. Great wine.

Nov 1st, 2018
Jordan Salcito

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

9.6

A classic.

A classic.

6 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2014
Lee Pitofsky

Changing it up with some Napa Cab! 91 HM is totally in the zone with stunning depth of aromatics and pure velvet on the palate. There is an incredible balance of fruit and secondary character. Fantastic.

Changing it up with some Napa Cab! 91 HM is totally in the zone with stunning depth of aromatics and pure velvet on the palate. There is an incredible balance of fruit and secondary character. Fantastic.

1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2022
Matt Perlman

This hasn’t yet shed its trademark austerity even at 30 years. It was actually better day 2(!) This was built to last to put it mildly and has a gruff, craggy nobility befitting its mountainous origins. Dried black fruits (plums and currants), pepper, leather, graphite, violets, chocolate, cloves

This hasn’t yet shed its trademark austerity even at 30 years. It was actually better day 2(!) This was built to last to put it mildly and has a gruff, craggy nobility befitting its mountainous origins. Dried black fruits (plums and currants), pepper, leather, graphite, violets, chocolate, cloves

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2021
Henrik Poulsen

From magnum.

From magnum.

Apr 27th, 2017
Peter Yeung

Dark, wet earth, and black pepper on the nose, spiced black fruit, with layers of earth, cedar, and spice

Dark, wet earth, and black pepper on the nose, spiced black fruit, with layers of earth, cedar, and spice

Jul 30th, 2016