Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2009 5000ml

Dunn Vineyards' Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Napa Valley's great mountain wines: dense, tannic and built to age for decades, with Randy Dunn and later his son Mike famously favoring restraint and moderate alcohol. The 2009 comes in a rare 5-liter format, ideal for a celebration. Decanter found cassis, blackberry, dark spice and subtle oak, with striking minerality and precision over a core of refined tannin and acidity, while Vinous described plush, deep fruit with huge tannins to match. A moderate Napa vintage that finished with an October storm, 2009 produced wines of balance and freshness here. The large bottle will mature very slowly; enjoy it from now through 2040 and beyond.