1980 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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WS 95
WS 95

Wine Spectator, November 1991

Massive with inky color this wine is jam-packed with ripe plum currant and black cherry flavors and pretty spice and cinnamon aromas. Won't shortchange you on tannin either. Drinkable now but probably peaking in 1994...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Appellation
Napa
Sub-appellation
Howell Mountain
Vintage
1980
Size
750ML

Dunn Vineyards produces 100% Cabernet Sauvignon under two labels: Howell Mountain and Napa Valley. Around 2500 cases of Howell Mountain and about 1500 cases of Napa Valley are made each year. The Howell Mountain Cabernet is from 100% percent Howell Mountain fruit, while the Napa Valley includes up to 15% Napa Valley floor fruit, with the remainder of the fruit coming from Howell Mountain. This floor fruit contributes to the wine’s softer approach, even though the wines usually can be laid down for 15+ years.

The bottles differ in two ways: The Napa Valley has a foil seal, whereas the Howell Mountain has been hand dipped in red wax. The Howell Mountain wine label bears both h the sub appellation Howell Mountain, as well as the appellation Napa Valley while the Napa release only reads Napa Valley. The Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is usually more approachable at a younger age with its softer tannins whereas, the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is massive in fruit and tannins.