Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.319 ratings
9.27 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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

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
Rob Brobst III

12/24/20 (Out of Magmun) Immense and dark ruby-black in color the nose offers mature currant coffee sage and dusty berry and anise flavors that have some youthful nuances. Complex and concentrated it's well-focused and appealing...... A perfect score.🥰💯

12/24/20 (Out of Magmun) Immense and dark ruby-black in color the nose offers mature currant coffee sage and dusty berry and anise flavors that have some youthful nuances. Complex and concentrated it's well-focused and appealing...... A perfect score.🥰💯

Dec 25th, 2020
Charles Puglia

A little Brett, a little VA... Still in terrific shape though!

A little Brett, a little VA... Still in terrific shape though!

Jan 21st, 2016
Doug Powers

Balanced and mature, nice mountain fruit mineral notes, this is drinkable tonight, just lovely!!

Balanced and mature, nice mountain fruit mineral notes, this is drinkable tonight, just lovely!!

Feb 4th, 2020
Doug Powers

This was much more similar in quality and relative youthfulness to the 1984 Berlinger PR Cab recently posted than the 1982 Dunn HM from the same dinner, great depth and complexity, just a tad of chalky tannins, but still outstanding!!

This was much more similar in quality and relative youthfulness to the 1984 Berlinger PR Cab recently posted than the 1982 Dunn HM from the same dinner, great depth and complexity, just a tad of chalky tannins, but still outstanding!!

Aug 17th, 2018
Matthew Beckman

Wow...this bottle showed really well. Decanted for a couple hours. Explosive nose and long integrated finish. My best Dunn experience to date...this must have been an absolute beast in its first 20 years.

Wow...this bottle showed really well. Decanted for a couple hours. Explosive nose and long integrated finish. My best Dunn experience to date...this must have been an absolute beast in its first 20 years.

May 15th, 2016
Clark Beaty

Took a couple hours for the earthy, damp nose to open but when it did...awesome wine. Graphite, cassis, beautiful finish. Could still live longer.

Took a couple hours for the earthy, damp nose to open but when it did...awesome wine. Graphite, cassis, beautiful finish. Could still live longer.

Jan 29th, 2016
Alexandra Fondren

Birthday year wine, courtesy of a very generous host!

Birthday year wine, courtesy of a very generous host!

Jun 16th, 2014
Chris Bensick

Lovely, classic CA cab, thanks to Barry Boothe

Lovely, classic CA cab, thanks to Barry Boothe

Jun 12th, 2014
Sean Kelly

My birth year vintage.

My birth year vintage.

Jan 1st, 2014