Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 2022

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a benchmark Napa mountain Cabernet and one of the most compelling releases from this legendary estate. Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Dunn’s 42 acres high on Howell Mountain, it delivers black and red currant, blueberry, graphite, cedar, dried herbs, violet, and savory spice, with the estate’s signature volcanic minerality and powerful yet silky tannins. Aged 31–32 months in 84% new French oak, the 2022 is unusually approachable in its youth while retaining the structure and longevity Dunn is famous for.

"A smoking good 2022 and a wine that defines the vintage, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon raised 31-32 months in 84% new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a captivating nose of darker currants, leather, graphite, dried herbs, and freshly sharpened lead pencil. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, solid mid-palate depth, and a gorgeous finish. It's one of the more approachable Dunn Howell Mountains you're going to find and is going to be great for those who lack patience. I followed this bottle for multiple days and it held up beautifully. Drink this ripe, sexy 2022 any time over the coming two decades." Jeb Dunnuck 97