1994 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Cabernet Sauvignon - 5L
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VN 97 WA 96 WS 92
VN 97

Vinous, December 2024

The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain takes things to another level. Powerful, dense and explosive to the core, the 1994 captures Randy Dunn’s style at its most expressive. Gravel, incense, tobacco, scorched earth...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 1997

The 1994s might be ready to drink within 10-15 years. It is hard to believe these wines spend 30 months in oak casks before bottling as they are incredibly unevolved and backward when released. Look out for the behemoth...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2004

Dark-hued with wild racy gamy meaty and savory aromas this is a still a dense potent deeply concentrated and firmly tannic youngster with loads of mineral sage currant and blackberry flavors. The tannins are still intense...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Howell Mountain
Vintage 1994
Size 5L

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.