{"product_id":"dunn-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain-2002","title":"Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2002 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2024 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a fabulous example of the year. Dark, red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, dried flowers and herbs saturate the palate. This is an especially ripe, dense wine from Dunn, and yet all the elements are so well balanced, so integrated. Huge tannins suggest a long life. I admire the interplay of intense fruit and vibrant mountain energy. This is an especially strong showing from the 2002. Then again, wines from magnum often have an extra touch of everything. That is certainly the case here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDunn Vineyards stands as an iconic Napa Valley winery, established in 1978 when Randy and Lori Dunn purchased a 14-acre parcel on Howell Mountain with 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Randy, who was initially working as a winemaker at Caymus Estate, produced the inaugural vintage in 1979.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Location\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery sits high above the Napa Valley floor at an elevation of 1,400 feet on Howell Mountain, where the unique microclimate provides more sunshine and moderate temperatures compared to the valley below. Today, the estate encompasses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolcanic soil with iron-rich red clay and tufa limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural setting surrounded by native vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDunn Vineyards specializes in two distinct Cabernet Sauvignons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (red wax capsule)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth wines are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 32 months in French oak. The winery maintains a modest annual production of approximately 5,000 cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eFamily Business\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery has evolved into a true family enterprise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy's son Mike joined full-time after initially helping part-time in 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaughter Kristina, a Cal Poly graduate in winemaking and viticulture, came aboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 2005, both children were working full-time at the winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third generation has joined with Mike's son Alex participating in production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDunn Vineyards maintains traditional winemaking methods and is known for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently lower alcohol levels, typically in the mid to high 13% range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducing age-worthy wines that maintain the classic style of Napa Valley's golden age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecent adoption of organic farming practices and regenerative agriculture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commitment to environmental preservation, demonstrated by significant land donations to the Napa Land Trust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dunn Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517723447562,"sku":"CEW212","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/dunn_b31c46fd-ac2e-4567-a78f-a9ac5c5cf453.png?v=1735507535","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/dunn-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain-2002","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}