Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.523 ratings
9.511 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
Yianni Stone

1.5L

1.5L

Jun 12th, 2016
Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

9.6

Alive an amazing. The balance between earth and fruit is perfect. If anyone questions Napas ability to age this is it.

Alive an amazing. The balance between earth and fruit is perfect. If anyone questions Napas ability to age this is it.

Feb 29th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Fun to try the old stuff but beginning to fade.

Fun to try the old stuff but beginning to fade.

Dec 10th, 2015
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

9.0

Still in good shape

Still in good shape

Oct 30th, 2014
Michael Hildbold

Amazing wine at 31 yrs old!

Amazing wine at 31 yrs old!

Feb 26th, 2014
Ben Mathes

Leather, silky smooth, tobacco. 40 year old vintage for my 40th

Leather, silky smooth, tobacco. 40 year old vintage for my 40th

Dec 26th, 2023
Charlie Tapp

Where to begin. We ordered a bottle of 1982 Heitz Bella Oaks, which was corked. It was also their only bottle. We went back to the well and decided on this '83 Dunn HM, and we're not disappointed. All of the red fruit and cedar you expect, but tons of mint and cocoa as well. Really solid bottle. One of my top 5.

Where to begin. We ordered a bottle of 1982 Heitz Bella Oaks, which was corked. It was also their only bottle. We went back to the well and decided on this '83 Dunn HM, and we're not disappointed. All of the red fruit and cedar you expect, but tons of mint and cocoa as well. Really solid bottle. One of my top 5.

Nov 21st, 2016
Christopher Sachs

What a nuts bottle! Totally raps up this incredible dinner with @masutwines!

What a nuts bottle! Totally raps up this incredible dinner with @masutwines!

Aug 16th, 2016
Keith Herrick

This was one of those wow wines, where you find yourself at a loss for words. I had the same wine two weeks before, and it was solid, but not memorable. It's hard to imagine this is the same wine. It was just perfect.

This was one of those wow wines, where you find yourself at a loss for words. I had the same wine two weeks before, and it was solid, but not memorable. It's hard to imagine this is the same wine. It was just perfect.

Jul 11th, 2016
Erin Kiff

So much life for a 1983. Tannic. Still some fruit.

So much life for a 1983. Tannic. Still some fruit.

Jun 10th, 2016