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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2018-2028, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Mar 2018

Bright, dark red. Reticent aromas of dark berries, mocha and underbrush, plus hints of coffee and chocolate; aeration brought some evolved suggestions of plum and cinders. Silky and plush, conveying moderate sweetness but limited personality to its plum, dark fruit and licorice flavors. In fact, this comes across as a bit monolithic. Finishes with good tannic grip and plummy length but could use a bit more verve. This possesses considerable baby fat but its tannins turn a bit dustier with air and I can't see it getting better with more time in bottle. (13% alcohol)

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93
93/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Robert Parker

95
95/100

Robert Parker

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93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2016

Earthy and meaty with black currant, spice and hints of stones. Full-bodied, chewy and flavorful. Holding on well. Tastes like Pauillac.

92 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2015

95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Drink 2015-2050, Robert Parker, Dec 2000

The enormous 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a super-powerful, fabulously-concentrated, 50-year wine. Aromas and flavors of blackberry/cassis jam, minerals, and subtle oak are found in this extravagantly rich, gargantuan Cabernet Sauvignon that should age effortlessly for half a century. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050. Tel. (707) 965-3642; fax (707) 965-3805

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Dunn Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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