# Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2019)

- **Producer:** Dunn Vineyards
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, blackcurrant, cedar, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, earth, leather

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Randy Dunn historically skips the sorting table, preferring to address vineyard quality in the field.
- The wine ages for 32 months in 100% new French oak.
- Total annual production for Dunn Vineyards is around 4,500 cases.
- The Napa Valley bottling combines Howell Mountain fruit with purchased valley floor fruit.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and full body are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats, softening the tannins and enhancing the savory flavors. The wine's structure can also stand up to intensely flavored dishes and rich sauces.

## 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.