2016 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain Santa Maria Valley currant and black tea

currant and black tea

dark chocolate

elegant style yet offers full-bodied richness and serious depth of fruit as well as awesome notes of crème de cassis

Slightly reserved upon release but incredibly drinkable

spruce tips

2016 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain Santa Maria Valley currant and black teaThe 2016, like most Dunn Cabernets, has not an ounce of body fat. It offers good density, but in more of a medium bodied style that is quite a bit more approachable than is the norm here. Its tight, lean, and focused with soaring fine tannin and lots of fantastic savory and spicy flavors. Sage and bay leaf notes lead the way here, followed quickly by black currant and bitter plum paste flavors. he finish is framed by singed cedar and alder details,