Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.394 ratings
9.428 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
LM Segal

Takes the reins as best ever Dunn Cabernet for me…needed 45 mins out of Magnum, nose all Bordeaux of cedar and cigar box with a touch of cassis. Velvety palate, layers of red cherry and chocolate espresso bean, long, long finish. Find and drink now if you can.

Takes the reins as best ever Dunn Cabernet for me…needed 45 mins out of Magnum, nose all Bordeaux of cedar and cigar box with a touch of cassis. Velvety palate, layers of red cherry and chocolate espresso bean, long, long finish. Find and drink now if you can.

Jun 5th, 2024
Yianni Stone

Always a favorite. Tangy eucalyptus, red fruits and low ph. Nearly had every vintage at this point.

Always a favorite. Tangy eucalyptus, red fruits and low ph. Nearly had every vintage at this point.

May 18th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Spicy, leafy-eucalyptus-pyrazines, classic Howell mtn bright red fruit, unobtrusive French oak finish. Lots of life ahead.

Spicy, leafy-eucalyptus-pyrazines, classic Howell mtn bright red fruit, unobtrusive French oak finish. Lots of life ahead.

Apr 24th, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.2

Softer than the '94 and drinking great too.

Softer than the '94 and drinking great too.

Feb 28th, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.1

Clean, fruit expressive with tannins that have begun to unlock. Another 10 years easy, but we all know that.

Clean, fruit expressive with tannins that have begun to unlock. Another 10 years easy, but we all know that.

Nov 26th, 2015
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Wow 1997 Howell Mtn Dunn out of a Magnum brought by Dave N! Thanks Big time. Getting a chance to drink 18 plus year old wine! What a treat. Tannins have mellowed, fruit is still kicking! Great mouthfeel. Awesome Experience! Monday Night Wine Group Dinner

Wow 1997 Howell Mtn Dunn out of a Magnum brought by Dave N! Thanks Big time. Getting a chance to drink 18 plus year old wine! What a treat. Tannins have mellowed, fruit is still kicking! Great mouthfeel. Awesome Experience! Monday Night Wine Group Dinner

Nov 2nd, 2015
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Randy did well!

Randy did well!

Jun 15th, 2015
Gus Kalaris

Perfect wine- balanced and will go on for decades

Perfect wine- balanced and will go on for decades

Sep 24th, 2014
Katrina Ryan

What a fun cab from the old days:)

What a fun cab from the old days:)

Apr 3rd, 2014
Steve Bachmann

Very enjoyable. Decanted. Could easily go another 10+ years. Tannins not fully resolved. Preferred to Insignia of same vintage consumed side by side.

Very enjoyable. Decanted. Could easily go another 10+ years. Tannins not fully resolved. Preferred to Insignia of same vintage consumed side by side.

Dec 26th, 2013