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• mojotojo Likes this wine: 92 points

  May 11, 2024 - Classic Dunn HM but a bit leaner than expected. The cassis fruit was still there, as were the notes of saddle leather, lead pencil, spice and a strong mineral edge. The tannins were softening, but I wouldn't call them silky smooth yet. There was a solid backbone of acidity and finish as long and lean. I'll be interested to see how this wine develops over the next few years. There's plenty of structure, but I think the fruit may be fading and acidity will predominate.

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• Richard P Howden wrote: 93 points

  January 12, 2024 - In great shape, classy nose of cherry cassis and some leather. Cherry palate, good balance and energy, med+ finish. Really tasty, but not at the level of the Montelena, Dominus, etc. I’ve had recently. But: these 90’s Dunn corks are all garbage.

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• PMJak11 Likes this wine: 94 points

  November 5, 2023 - Wow! Thanks to Steve K for sharing the retirement wine I got him. Decant for 3+ hours. Dark red color with ample bricking. Rustic, Bordeaux like on the nose and palate. Lost some depth but lovely texture and the age shows nicely.

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• davidandrose Likes this wine: 96 points

  October 12, 2023 - Musty nose is screaming barnyard. The nose is beautiful and very Boudreaux-line, and this continues across the palate. There's a unique purity here that's both impressive and compelling. You just want to continually revisit this to see "where it is" at any point in time.
  
  Nearly perfectly balanced for its age, I can't see this getting any better, but I suspect it'll hold its place for at least a few years. I have had a few Cali cabs that are capable of holding this place, but Dunn – along with Insignia and HSS - have a very special place. Memorable and outstanding.

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• WinoRick Likes this wine: 96 points

  September 3, 2023 - The last time I had this was three years ago and scored it 92 while grumbling about the cork breaking despite the wax capsule. This time I used the Durand with no problem.
  
  Dark red, with no browning, this wine was outstanding. We had it with a grilled steak and paired it with the '95 Dominus (which I scored 92).
  Over the years, I have waited for Dunn's wines to come into their own as RP predicted, opening many too early. I'm glad to have lived long enough to drink this voluptuous beauty.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1995
• Type Red
• Producer Dunn Vineyards
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Howell Mountain
• UPC Code 725011257273

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• In Cellars 1,980 (62%)
• Consumed 1,219 (38%)

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