2013 Dunn - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa MAGNUM (1.5L)

Randy Dunn made Cabernet at Caymus in the 1970s and early 1980s, then founded his own winery high on Howell Mountain in 1979. It’s still a tiny family operation, making about 5,000 cases a year, and its Cabernets are some of Napa’s most famously long-lived. The vineyards sit above the valley fog on red, stony, volcanic soils. The wine ages about 30 months in French oak, roughly 40% new, and is built for the cellar. 2013 was a classic, warm, even Napa vintage. Expect cassis, blackberry and blueberry, with dark cherry, preserved plum, mint, licorice, five spice, leather and cigar box. The palate is full and rich, with firm, grainy tannins and a very long, spicy finish. In magnum it’s aging beautifully, with plenty of life ahead. Decant well before serving with a dry-aged ribeye, lamb or braised short ribs.