Dunn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.316 ratings
9.58 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
Michael Gallegos

Sales & Hospitality Red Car Winery

8.9

Pretty tasty for an old thing. Probably not the best bottle example I've had, this one had a little seepage at some point. Good concentration and density nonetheless. Starting to go more tertiary, but there's still good fruit. Acid is nice. I would love another bottle and compare, so my rating is mostly for this specific bottle.

Pretty tasty for an old thing. Probably not the best bottle example I've had, this one had a little seepage at some point. Good concentration and density nonetheless. Starting to go more tertiary, but there's still good fruit. Acid is nice. I would love another bottle and compare, so my rating is mostly for this specific bottle.

Dec 28th, 2016
Jesse Fox

In great shape. Rich strong dried black fruit with savory liquorish... Still has plenty of time.

In great shape. Rich strong dried black fruit with savory liquorish... Still has plenty of time.

Jan 28th, 2016
Kyle Groombridge

Not as good as the '86, but still nice. More tertiary and rustic and not quite as alive.

Not as good as the '86, but still nice. More tertiary and rustic and not quite as alive.

Apr 2nd, 2015
Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.4

Very impressive.

Very impressive.

Jun 28th, 2014
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.9

Showing unbelievable fruit for a 1988 Dunn out of a Magnum! Wow! Larry comes thru again.

Showing unbelievable fruit for a 1988 Dunn out of a Magnum! Wow! Larry comes thru again.

May 13th, 2014
Eric Hastings

Beverage and Bar Coordinator Jean-Georges NYC

10

The best in Cali!!

The best in Cali!!

Apr 10th, 2014
Doug Powers

Medium-dark ruby purple color, redfruits, soft structure, nice balance, was never a blockbuster like the better vintages of Howell Mountain, but has consistently been a solid CA Cab in the context of the 1988 Napa vintage.

Medium-dark ruby purple color, redfruits, soft structure, nice balance, was never a blockbuster like the better vintages of Howell Mountain, but has consistently been a solid CA Cab in the context of the 1988 Napa vintage.

Dec 27th, 2023
Doug Powers

Admittedly a so-so Napa vintage, but cigar box, still good structure, dark fruits, pretty solid balance, nice with our leftover rib roast dinner!!

Admittedly a so-so Napa vintage, but cigar box, still good structure, dark fruits, pretty solid balance, nice with our leftover rib roast dinner!!

Dec 19th, 2021
Doug Powers

Mature redfruits aromas and flavors, still shows good structure, very good finish, drinks well tonight but in no danger of dying anytime soon!!

Mature redfruits aromas and flavors, still shows good structure, very good finish, drinks well tonight but in no danger of dying anytime soon!!

Nov 22nd, 2019
Alex Griffith

With silky and peppery notes, this sleeping giant emerges tirelessly with charm and balance

With silky and peppery notes, this sleeping giant emerges tirelessly with charm and balance

Oct 10th, 2015