{"product_id":"dunn-vineyards-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eDunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is one of the great benchmarks for classic Napa Cabernet: powerful, structured, and built with a restraint that sets it apart. Randy Dunn’s signature style has long stood for uncompromising terroir expression, and this bottling captures Howell Mountain’s volcanic intensity and age-worthy depth in unmistakable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Cabernet shows a deep, dark colour that hints at its concentration. The nose is layered with blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, and a distinctly cool, mineral edge, while the palate delivers dark berry fruit, firm but polished tannins, and bright natural acidity that keeps everything focused and balanced.\n\nRather than leaning into sweetness or overt ripeness, the wine stays taut, earthy, and precise, with a stone-driven finish that lingers impressively. It is built for the cellar and should reward patient aging over many years, gaining complexity, softness, and nuance with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Dunn Vineyards’ high-altitude Howell Mountain site, where volcanic soils, cooler temperatures, and naturally low yields produce small, concentrated berries with vivid acidity and structure. Fruit is fermented in stainless steel with an extended maceration to build depth and tannin, then matured for roughly two and a half years in French oak, mostly used barrels, so the fruit remains the focus rather than the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine for deeply flavoured dishes such as grilled ribeye, lamb shoulder, braised short ribs, game, or aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for several hours if drinking young to help the wine open and soften its firm structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDunn Vineyards was founded by Randy Dunn, one of the most respected names in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and has become closely associated with the classic, structured style of Howell Mountain. The estate has earned a lasting reputation for wines that are powerful yet reserved, with exceptional longevity and a clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dunn Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252389400913,"sku":"FW-9634","price":213.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/howell_mountain_napa_valley_cs_2019.png?v=1783444438","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/dunn-vineyards-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}