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Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Concentrated Cassis, Crushed Iron, and Legendary Howell Mountain Power

The 2022 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a monumental, tightly wound, and muscular flagship red that represents the absolute pinnacle of high-altitude Napa Valley winemaking. Sourced exclusively from 1,800-foot volcanic slope vineyards above the fog line, it delivers a ferocious concentration of dark fruit and iron-rich minerality. Brooding aromas of crème de cassis, wild blackberries, crushed graphite, dried thyme, and pipe tobacco lead into a full-bodied, densely structured palate framed by massive, age-worthy tannins.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Monumental & Muscular ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Massive, Chewy & Architectural ●●●●●
Acidity High, Fresh & Mountain-Driven Drive ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Structure-Driven (Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak barriques) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 97 pts
  • 97 Points - James Suckling: James Suckling celebrates its classic mountain intensity and brooding concentration, writing: "A classic, deeply structured Howell Mountain Cabernet with aromas of cassis, black plum, graphite, wild thyme, and cedar. Full-bodied and muscular, with dense, chewy tannins and incredible drive through the long, mineral finish."
  • Pure High-Altitude Howell Mountain Terroir: Grown exclusively at 1,800 feet elevation on Howell Mountain in red, iron-rich volcanic soils. Resting above the fog line, these vines enjoy cooler daytime temperatures and intense sunlight, developing small berries with thick skins, immense tannin density, and high natural acidity.
  • The Icon of Cellar-Worthy Napa Cabernet: Founded in 1979 by former Caymus winemaker Randy Dunn, the estate remains uncompromisingly dedicated to an authoritative, age-worthy style. Aged for an incredible 32 months in 100% new French oak, this flagship bottling is widely considered one of the longest-lived Cabernet Sauvignons in California.

Highlights

  • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from high-altitude Howell Mountain estate vineyards.
  • A radiant 2022 release packed with crème de cassis, crushed iron, cedar, and architectural mountain tannins.
  • Crafted by the legendary Dunn Vineyards, possessing 30+ years of cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Opaque, near-black ruby core with luminous dark violet highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Brooding, mineral-driven, and complex. It opens with aromas of crème de cassis, wild blackberry, and black plum, accompanied by crushed graphite, dried thyme, tobacco leaf, and toasted cedarwood.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and deeply muscular. The entry brings a dense wave of black fruit sap that glides across chewy, architectural mountain tannins, supported by vibrant acidity and an endlessly long, mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C to allow its dense texture and complex aromatics to uncoil gracefully.
  • Decanting: A generous 2-hour decant is strongly recommended if enjoying young to let its mountain tannins soften. Cellar-worthy through 2050+.
  • Western Pairing: Prime dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb with herbs, slow-braised beef short ribs, or game meats.
  • Asian Pairing: Dongpo braised pork belly, Xinjiang cumin lamb skewers, Mongolian beef, or wok-fried black pepper beef.

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