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Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998
Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998

Reviews

90 -

juicy flavors of cassis and licorice. Offers impressive texture for the vintage\, but comes across as distinctly less sweet than the Howell Mountain bottling. Finishes with very good length and ripe\, fairly substantial tannins that grew slightly dry with aeration. -

Technical Details

  • Blend 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Winemaker Mike 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 13.3%

Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998

Cabernet Sauvignon | California

VN90

Organic Practices & Regenerative Farming

$210.00

$144.95

750ML

30% OFF RETAIL!

The 1998 reveals a cooler-vintage profile with lifted aromatics, red-black fruit, dried herbs, and firm mineral-driven structure. It has aged gracefully, offering nuance and complexity while retaining the power and backbone typical of Dunn.

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.