Howell Mt fruit, this comes from Mike Dunn, son of Randy. Whole different varietal from what his dad does but similar in that he makes both a Napa valley floor/foot hills and a mountain fruit version. I prefer the Howell Mt but that’s my bias. Ripe Black fruits, black cherry, meaty, sage herbal notes, firm tannins but I bet that they’d open up with a little time open. Would love to grab a few to age.
Howell Mt fruit, this comes from Mike Dunn, son of Randy. Whole different varietal from what his dad does but similar in that he makes both a Napa valley floor/foot hills and a mountain fruit version. I prefer the Howell Mt but that’s my bias. Ripe Black fruits, black cherry, meaty, sage herbal notes, firm tannins but I bet that they’d open up with a little time open. Would love to grab a few to age.
Jun 17th, 2019
If Rudy Kurniawan made this it would be equal parts Shafer Relentless, off-vintage La Mission Haut Brion, and recent release Aussie Shiraz. Creosote, wet clay, and bacon fat, with a million things in between.
If Rudy Kurniawan made this it would be equal parts Shafer Relentless, off-vintage La Mission Haut Brion, and recent release Aussie Shiraz. Creosote, wet clay, and bacon fat, with a million things in between.
Jan 27th, 2019
PnP. Dark purple, almost black color. Smoky, brooding nose. Dark fruit, meat, and earth on the palate. Deep wine but medium finish. Very good!
PnP. Dark purple, almost black color. Smoky, brooding nose. Dark fruit, meat, and earth on the palate. Deep wine but medium finish. Very good!
Mar 15th, 2025Almost totally opposite of the Gargiulo G Major 7 Cab. Smoky, earthy, floral, barnyard nose with a huge French influence on the palate. Not a style for everyone but I loved it. Medium plus depth and long finish.
Almost totally opposite of the Gargiulo G Major 7 Cab. Smoky, earthy, floral, barnyard nose with a huge French influence on the palate. Not a style for everyone but I loved it. Medium plus depth and long finish.
Feb 25th, 2023
Love Mike Dunn & his families wines. Deep purplish-blue, tons of blueberries & toasted wood. Very dry long finish.
Love Mike Dunn & his families wines. Deep purplish-blue, tons of blueberries & toasted wood. Very dry long finish.
Nov 29th, 2018
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
