Dunn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.336 ratings
9.28 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
Shay A
9.3

This was actually my first Napa Valley Dunn as I’ve normally enjoyed their Howell Mountain. Definitely more approachable...blackberry, fig and pipe tobacco aromatics with a darker/charcoal like streak down the middle of the palate. Finish has some dark cocoa dusted dates and a touch of bayleaf.

This was actually my first Napa Valley Dunn as I’ve normally enjoyed their Howell Mountain. Definitely more approachable...blackberry, fig and pipe tobacco aromatics with a darker/charcoal like streak down the middle of the palate. Finish has some dark cocoa dusted dates and a touch of bayleaf.

1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2019
Matt Gundlach

Tasted blind and was in Bordeaux. Elevated acidity & earth. Fruit was bright and pure. Excessive tannins? Nope.

Tasted blind and was in Bordeaux. Elevated acidity & earth. Fruit was bright and pure. Excessive tannins? Nope.

Feb 24th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Served blind and couldn't decide between CA or BDX. Very nice and surprisingly accessible.

Served blind and couldn't decide between CA or BDX. Very nice and surprisingly accessible.

Feb 21st, 2015
Rafael Landestoy

Wine of the night. Bordeaux in style and just a damn good bottle of wine.

Wine of the night. Bordeaux in style and just a damn good bottle of wine.

Aug 24th, 2014
Brett Bullington

This was wonderful tonight.

This was wonderful tonight.

Apr 1st, 2021
Eric

So good and so consistent. Bruised plums, figs, olives, and leather. Not as good as their Howell Mountain of course but not having to deal with the wax almost balances it out.

So good and so consistent. Bruised plums, figs, olives, and leather. Not as good as their Howell Mountain of course but not having to deal with the wax almost balances it out.

Sep 21st, 2017
Eric

Love Dunn. Warm spice on the nose. Bruised black fruit palate. Just a touch of tannin left. Classy.

Love Dunn. Warm spice on the nose. Bruised black fruit palate. Just a touch of tannin left. Classy.

Apr 1st, 2017
Brian Nickerson

Nothing overly flashy. Expected a little more from this bottle

Nothing overly flashy. Expected a little more from this bottle

Aug 7th, 2016
Eric

Weird ride. Chalky and tannic out of the bottle, then watery and bland, now blue fruit and smooth. Probably needed more air before consumption. Not bad just not amazing.

Weird ride. Chalky and tannic out of the bottle, then watery and bland, now blue fruit and smooth. Probably needed more air before consumption. Not bad just not amazing.

Apr 15th, 2016
Albert Villa-Real

Powerful approach Muscular on the mid pallate! My perfect Napa Cab!

Powerful approach Muscular on the mid pallate! My perfect Napa Cab!

Sep 14th, 2013