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LOT 193

Lot 193

DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2005 (8) WA 94

DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2005 (8) WA 94
Lot 193 Details
DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2005

Napa Valley.
1 x cracked wax capsule.

Dense purple in color and still looking like a barrel sample, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain has a nice, cedary, new saddle leather-infused blackcurrant richness, outstanding purity, medium to full body, sweet tannin and a layered, lush texture. The level of concentration is impressive. I don’t think there’s a wine taster that could tell whether this is 13.8% or 15.8% alcohol, given this level of richness. This wine is certainly accessible, but probably won’t hit its prime for another 5-7 years, and like most Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons, it will have a good 30+ years of longevity. (Keep in mind that his 1982 is just now hitting that peak of quality to my palate.) June 2015 WA 94

8 bts.    per lot $1,300 - $1,500

Realised: $1,608
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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