Dunn 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mtn., Napa Valley

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Randy Dunn is a legend in Napa Valley. He’s one of the winemakers that helped put Napa on the world stage as a fine wine producing region. He started his career as Charlie Wagner’s winemaker at Caymus Vineyards. He purchased his Howell Mountain vineyards in 1978 and launched his winery in 1981. Howell Mountain soon because Napa Valley’s first sub-AVA. The wines have since been nothing short of collectors items, receiving rave reviews every vintage.Today he farms 42 acres on Howell Mountain as a family winery with his son Mike and his daughter Kristina who has a degree in winemaking and viticulture.This 2018 is the latest release of the estate the Howell Mountain Cab with the distinctive red wax capsule. It’s 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 32 months in 100% new French oak.Vinous scored this 97 points saying “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is elegant, deep and classy. Inky dark purplish fruit, savory herbs, menthol, licorice and spice. The purity of the fruit is remarkable…