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Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Blackberry Sap, Crushed Graphite, and Benchmark Napa Valley Power

The 2022 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an impressively structured, deeply concentrated, and classic mountain-influenced red wine. Blending fruit from the estate's famous Howell Mountain vineyards with select valley-floor sites, it achieves a masterclass balance between dense dark berry fruit and muscular structural grip. Soaring aromas of cassis, black plum, graphite, sweet tobacco, and dried sage open into a full-bodied, firmly tannic palate built for exceptional longevity.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Dense & Muscular ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Firm, Chewy & Architectural ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh & Mountain-Driven Drive ●●●●●
Oak Well-Integrated (Aged in 100% French oak barriques for structural backbone) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 96 pts
  • 95 Points - James Suckling: For a warm vintage this shows impressive freshness, with underlying depth and aromas of dark fruit, spices, potpourri, graphite and bay laurel. The palate is plush and rounded with a silken mouthfeel and fine tannins, leading to a fruit-driven, savory finish. There is plenty of early drinking appeal, despite its mountainous nature. This is the first time since 2011 that the wine is 100% Howell Mountain AVA. Delicious. Drink or hold.
  • Mountain Meets Valley Synthesis: Composed of roughly 85% Howell Mountain estate fruit blended with select Napa Valley floor vineyards. The high-altitude red volcanic soils of Howell Mountain provide ferocious tannin and mineral drive, while valley-floor fruit adds plushness and mid-palate generosity.
  • The Uncompromising Legacy of Randy Dunn: Founded in 1979, Dunn Vineyards is revered for rejecting modern trends toward high alcohol and soft tannins. Extended French oak barrel aging and non-interventional winemaking yield Cabernet Sauvignons legendary for 30+ year cellaring potential.

Highlights

  • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon featuring a heavy core of high-altitude Howell Mountain estate fruit.
  • A radiant 2022 release packed with cassis, crushed graphite, sweet tobacco, and firm, chewy tannins.
  • Crafted by the iconic Dunn Vineyards, boasting 25+ years of cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep garnet-purple with dark violet highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Classic, savory, and powerful. It opens with aromas of ripe cassis, black cherries, and plum, accompanied by crushed graphite, dried sage, tobacco leaf, and subtle cedarwood.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and deeply structured. The entry brings a dense wave of dark berry sap that glides across firm, architectural tannins, supported by fresh mountain acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C to allow its fine aromatics and structured palate to uncoil gracefully.
  • Decanting: A generous 1-to-2 hour decant is highly recommended if opening young to let its mountain tannins soften. Cellar-worthy through 2047+.
  • 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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