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Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1995 & 1999 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Lot, including 1-bottle of 1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (96RP, 95VN) and 1-bottle of 1999 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (95VN, 93WS). Of the 1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon,Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes: "The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is similar in all respects to the Napa Valley, but somewhat heavier in the mouth, with an aggressive tannic bite, and more length. It possesses mineral-tinged blackberry and cassis fruit, massive body, and extraordinary purity and length. It should not be touched for 12-15 years. It will undoubtedly live through the first half of the next century. 1995 appears to be a fabulous vintage. I doubt there will be much difference in quality between the 1995s and Randy Dunn's spectacular 1994s. (RP)" (12/1998)
This lot contains the following items:
1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 1)
1999 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 1)
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1995 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from winery and stored a professional temp controlled wine cellar of an AZ based collector.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96
The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is similar in all respects to the Napa Valley, but somewhat heavier in the mouth, with an aggressive tannic bite, and more length. It possesses mineral-tinged blackberry and cassis fruit, massive body, and extraordinary purity and length. It should not be touched for 12-15 years. It will undoubtedly live through the first half of the next century. 1995 appears to be a fabulous vintage. I doubt there will be much difference in quality between the 1995s and Randy Dunn's spectacular 1994s. (RP)
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Vinous
95
A huge, tannic wine, the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is the first wine in this tasting that is nowhere near close to deliver maximum pleasure. Layers of dark red/blackish fruit supported by firm, incisive tannin hit the palate in an explosive, full-bodied Cabernet built for the cellar. The 1995 is a beauty, but readers need to be very, very patient. (AG) 95+
Ratings: RP: 96 VN: 95 -
1999 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Original Owner. Purchased on release from winery and stored a professional temp controlled wine cellar of an AZ based collector.Capsule condition: Cracked CapsuleTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Vinous
95
The tasting ends on a high note, as the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is deeply expressive, despite its obvious youth. Here it is the wine's sense of energy that stands out most. Vivid, nuanced and structured, the 1999 is a wine to cellar for another 5-10 years at a minimum to allow the flavors to flesh out. Readers lucky enough to own the 1999 who can wait a few years will be very happy. (AG) 95+
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Wine Spectator
93
Dark and intense, with a tight, compact, tightly wound band of earth, anise, leather, game meat, currant and blackberry, revealing layers of complexity and concentration before the tannins and cedary oak clamp down. *Top 100 Wines of 2002* (JL)
Ratings: VN: 95 WS: 93
