Iconic estate founded by the legend Randy Dunn, who has passed operations over to his son, Mike.
a blend of Dunn's Howell Mountain fruit (located at 1400 feet elevation and in volcanic soil) and a small quantity of valley floor fruit that they purchase.
93 pts Vinous, 91 pts Wine Spectator
This wine makes an impressive gift that can be cellared for years to come or enjoyed in its youth with a proper decant. Epitomizes the style of an iconic Napa Cabernet: deep concentration, bold structure, massive, ultra-rich and yet elegant. Dark fruit, cassis, gravel, spice, charred earth, dried flowers, firm tannins, dark chocolate, vanilla, polished, long impressive finish.
region: Napa Valley, CA, USA
varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
style: bold red
farming/cellar: The grapes are hand harvested, de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Then transferred to barrel to undergo malolactic fermentation and aging. The wine is racked every 6 months. Sulphur levels are around 25 ppm. Matured for 32 months in 100% new Frenck oak
pairing: braised short ribs.
