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Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1996

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94 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The opaque blue/purple-colored 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa boasts an exceptional nose of creme de cassis, minerals, and spice. It takes at least a decade for wines such as this to begin to reveal more identity and vintage character. The cassis/blackberry liqueur-like fruit are present, as are mouthsearing levels of tannin and impressive extract. This blockbuster should be at its peak between 2010-2040. If Godzilla drank California Cabernet Sauvignon, would there be any doubt as to what choice it would be? Anyone who has regularly tasted Randy Dunn's Cabernet Sauvignons (first produced in 1979) realizes several things. They all possess the following characteristics: (1) remarkable color and richness, (2) massive personalities with huge tannic structures, (3) gorgeous purity and unreal aging potential. Last year I reported on a tasting where all of Dunn's top wines back through the 1982 vintage were served. Remarkably, they had hardly budged in development, yet they were still exceptionally rich in their pure creme de cassis, black raspberry, and blackberry fruit notes. These are obviously more than 20-25 year wines. It is not far-fetched to suggest that Randy Dunn is producing Cabernet Sauvignons that, in top vintages, will be fresh, lively, and rich in fruit at age 50. Unbelievably, Randy Dunn has barely raised his prices in the two decades he has been making wine. For those with patience, these are among the finest values in long-lived, classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

91 -Wine Spectator -

91 -Vinous -

Technical Details

Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Randy Dunn
Country United States
Region California
Sub Region North Coast
Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Howell Mountain fruit and a small quantity of valley floor fruit
Farming Method Organic Practices & Regenerative Farming
Oak 100% new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 32 months
Alcohol 13%
Production 2,000 cases

Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1996

Name: Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1996
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1012621
Price: 174.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Cabernet Sauvignon | California

WA94, WS91, VN91

Organic Practices & Regenerative Farming

$220.00

$174.95

750ML

20% OFF RETAIL!

Now fully mature, the 1996 offers layered tertiary complexity—dried blackberry, cedar, tobacco leaf, and earthy spice—with Dunn’s hallmark structure still intact. This is a beautifully evolved bottle that captures the finesse and longevity of classic-era Napa Cabernet.

About The Producer

Established by Randy and Lori Dunn in 1979, this family-owned estate quickly gained acclaim for its dedication to crafting high-quality, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Randy Dunn, a revered winemaker known for his meticulous approach and emphasis on terroir, harnessed the unique qualities of the Howell Mountain region within Napa Valley to produce wines that were powerful, structured, and capable of significant aging potential. Over the years, Dunn Vineyards earned a reputation for consistency and excellence, with their Cabernet Sauvignon regarded as iconic representations of the Napa Valley's potential for producing world-class wines. The commitment to traditional winemaking methods and a focus on expressing the true character of the land have solidified Dunn Vineyards as a cornerstone of Napa Valley's winemaking heritage.

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