COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Dunn Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. Founded in 1978 by Randall and Loralee Dunn, the winery is known for its traditional winemaking approach. The Napa Valley bottling uniquely blends fruit from the high-elevation Howell Mountain AVA with grapes sourced from the valley floor. This approach aims to create a wine with both structure and approachability, reflecting the diverse terroir of Napa Valley. The winery emphasizes producing age-worthy wines, with a philosophy that has remained consistent since its establishment.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Randy Dunn historically skips the sorting table, preferring to address vineyard quality in the field.
Fact 02
The wine ages for 32 months in 100% new French oak.
Fact 03
Total annual production for Dunn Vineyards is around 4,500 cases.
Fact 04
The Napa Valley bottling combines Howell Mountain fruit with purchased valley floor fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The winemaking process involves extended maceration, a technique used to maximize the extraction of color, tannins, and flavor from the grape skins. Following maceration, the wine is aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels. This extended aging period in new oak is a hallmark of the winery's traditional approach, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity. The producer historically forgoes a sorting table, emphasizing vineyard quality control.
