Dunn - Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain has more energy and focus than the Napa Valley bottling. Iron, graphite, red fruits, dried flowers are some of the many notes that take shape in this deep, complex, powerful wine. I imagine the 2009 will still be spectacular at age 30. For now, it needs at least another handful of years of cellaring to drink well. Huge veins of minerality support the huge fruit, giving the wine much of its pure tension and vitality. This is going to be a fascinating wine to follow over the coming decades. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039."

WEINWISSER: "13,9 Vol.-%. Schwarzrote Farbe. Atlantisch-frische Cassisnase, Terroiraromen, herber Tabak, schwarzer Pfeffer. Sehr elegante Textur, süsse Fruchtintensität, sehr feines, elegantes Tannin, recht erdig und terroirgeprägt, zeigt dank seiner präsenten Säure Grip und Nerv. Klassischer, eher frischer Napa-Cab-Typ."

WINE SPECTATOR: " This delivers a tight beam of rich, complex flavors, with currant, black licorice, loamy earth, cedar and tobacco leaf notes that expand on the finish, where this maintains its focus and gains length. The tannins are firm, yet this is approachable. Best from 2014 through 2025."