Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.450 ratings
9.417 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
Matt Duncan

Incredible is an understatement. Grilled bison steak over a campfire on the central coast made it an all time great.

Incredible is an understatement. Grilled bison steak over a campfire on the central coast made it an all time great.

May 24th, 2021
Matt Duncan

Grands Vin indeed. Opened with massive tannins and was wound very tight. Nice bright core opened up, with great length and precision after and hour.

Grands Vin indeed. Opened with massive tannins and was wound very tight. Nice bright core opened up, with great length and precision after and hour.

Sep 19th, 2020
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.2

5L, in a beautiful place. One of the better Dunn I've had.

5L, in a beautiful place. One of the better Dunn I've had.

1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2016
Rob Marini

Drinks like its 3 years old. Spicy, fruity, bold - delicious!

Drinks like its 3 years old. Spicy, fruity, bold - delicious!

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2015
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Crusty old Dunn is a great way to start the week!

Crusty old Dunn is a great way to start the week!

Mar 14th, 2017
Adam Jesberger

One of the best Dunns ive ever had.

One of the best Dunns ive ever had.

May 4th, 2016
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

10

86 HM - what else to say other than it's the wine that got me into wine; every time I taste it I remember why I got started in this business.. First tried at 16 years old at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver with my Dad. Today, a couple decades later, got to enjoy it again from 5L surrounded by good friends and family. 10 is for all of it, not just the wine. Grateful to Jason and Sarah Heller for their generosity. #happyeaster

86 HM - what else to say other than it's the wine that got me into wine; every time I taste it I remember why I got started in this business.. First tried at 16 years old at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver with my Dad. Today, a couple decades later, got to enjoy it again from 5L surrounded by good friends and family. 10 is for all of it, not just the wine. Grateful to Jason and Sarah Heller for their generosity. #happyeaster

Mar 28th, 2016
Kerrin Laz

Proprietor, K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION

9.4

Awesome treat. Fresh and vibrant.

Awesome treat. Fresh and vibrant.

Sep 26th, 2014
Doug Powers

Backward mountain fruit, but not as tannic as I’d expected, though this should easily last another 25 years, old school Cal Cabernet (13% ABV) that I long for!!

Backward mountain fruit, but not as tannic as I’d expected, though this should easily last another 25 years, old school Cal Cabernet (13% ABV) that I long for!!

Jul 1st, 2022
Boxer Briefs

Had the same bottle in a restaurant almost three years ago to the week. This bottle with a much scarier cork was way better. Amazing, bright red fruit, acid for days, really surprising, 13%, awesome.

Had the same bottle in a restaurant almost three years ago to the week. This bottle with a much scarier cork was way better. Amazing, bright red fruit, acid for days, really surprising, 13%, awesome.

Sep 17th, 2016