Dunn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.248 ratings
9.015 pro ratings
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
Chris MacLean

Good wine but I could use a little less wood on the frame.

Good wine but I could use a little less wood on the frame.

Jan 29th, 2017
Fernando Fernandez

Continues to be one of my favorite Napa Cab producers ... Just consistently awesome and delivering amazing flavors from both AVA's ...👍👍👍👍👍👍

Continues to be one of my favorite Napa Cab producers ... Just consistently awesome and delivering amazing flavors from both AVA's ...👍👍👍👍👍👍

Oct 10th, 2016
Jordan Gianelli

I know these wines well and even for Dunn Napa, this wine is very light in its structure and mid palate. I love these wines with a bit more age on them. I feel like this is in an awkward in between stage. Softer than a young wine, but still too fruit focused to appreciate the nuances and lean finish that makes these wines brilliant. Hold it!

I know these wines well and even for Dunn Napa, this wine is very light in its structure and mid palate. I love these wines with a bit more age on them. I feel like this is in an awkward in between stage. Softer than a young wine, but still too fruit focused to appreciate the nuances and lean finish that makes these wines brilliant. Hold it!

Dec 14th, 2015
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.2

Initially gives off aromas of burning horse stable. This blows over after an hour or so the fruit comes to the forefront. Supple red and black fruits and grilled herbs. This continues to evolve into focus, more fresh black fruit and asphalt, with fine tannins and seamless length.

Initially gives off aromas of burning horse stable. This blows over after an hour or so the fruit comes to the forefront. Supple red and black fruits and grilled herbs. This continues to evolve into focus, more fresh black fruit and asphalt, with fine tannins and seamless length.

Jan 1st, 2015
Jenifer Freebairn

Classy and effortless

Classy and effortless

Mar 2nd, 2014
Paul J
9.3

1hr+ decant, but not sure it needed it. Very dark purple color with very subtle brown edges. Wine was fairly fruit forward with jam, licorice, and plum on the finish. Not as deep as I was expected and became stringy after a few hours. I agree with the other comments about the sediment. Totally different than my last bottle.

1hr+ decant, but not sure it needed it. Very dark purple color with very subtle brown edges. Wine was fairly fruit forward with jam, licorice, and plum on the finish. Not as deep as I was expected and became stringy after a few hours. I agree with the other comments about the sediment. Totally different than my last bottle.

Dec 23rd, 2023
Paul J
9.6

Back to American wines! Our first bottle back in the US!

This absolutely rocked! 1hr+ decant. Purple color. Phenomenal nose of tar, graphite, and dark fruits. Blackberries and a little cedar dominate the palate. Wine is massive but elegant. Medium plus finish. This has many years ahead of it. Reminds me why I am a huge Dunn fan!

Back to American wines! Our first bottle back in the US!

This absolutely rocked! 1hr+ decant. Purple color. Phenomenal nose of tar, graphite, and dark fruits. Blackberries and a little cedar dominate the palate. Wine is massive but elegant. Medium plus finish. This has many years ahead of it. Reminds me why I am a huge Dunn fan!

Feb 13th, 2021
Brian R

Would have pegged as 10yo Pauillac. Dark blue and black fruits wrapped in dark chocolate. Surprisingly austere and linear. Really good.

Would have pegged as 10yo Pauillac. Dark blue and black fruits wrapped in dark chocolate. Surprisingly austere and linear. Really good.

Jun 28th, 2020
Brian R

Classic Napa cab.

Classic Napa cab.

Feb 1st, 2020
Carlos Ramirez

Dark purple color starting to turn a garnet color. Black/dried fruit on the nose. Tannins are very subtle with black cherry and cedar on palate. Perfect for cheese or lighter meals.

Dark purple color starting to turn a garnet color. Black/dried fruit on the nose. Tannins are very subtle with black cherry and cedar on palate. Perfect for cheese or lighter meals.

Sep 16th, 2017