ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "In contrast to producers in the Napa Valley proper, Dunn, up high on Howell Mountain, experienced close to normal yields in 2022. The Napa bottling is composed entirely of Howell Mountain fruit this year, like 2010 and some other historical vintages. Harvest took place from September 8 through October 21. There's no El Camino Reserve in 2022, but the quality of the two Cabernets that were made is superlative."
"Like a couple of other famous vintages (2010, for one), Dunn's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa" is composed entirely of Howell Mountain fruit. Scents of cedar and cherries are graced by hints of cassis and dusty earth, while the palate is medium- to full-bodied, silky and reasonably supple for a Dunn wine. Long and elegant on the finish, with fine-grained tannins, it's a top-notch example of mountain Cabernet made with modern sensibilities regarding drinkability. Coincidentally (?), it's the first Napa bottling officially over 14% alcohol (14.4%)."
ANTONIO GALLONI 92 POINTS - "Dunn’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons will delight the estate’s fans, as the wines will be ready to drink without the cellaring they typically demand."
"Dunn's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is all Howell Mountain fruit in this vintage. Soft and succulent, the 2022 is an unusual Dunn wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, spice and menthol infuse the 2022 with tons of nuance. There's a lot to like here, starting with the wine's bold, juicy personality. Floral overtones extend the resonant finish."
"Like a couple of other famous vintages (2010, for one), Dunn's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa" is composed entirely of Howell Mountain fruit. Scents of cedar and cherries are graced by hints of cassis and dusty earth, while the palate is medium- to full-bodied, silky and reasonably supple for a Dunn wine. Long and elegant on the finish, with fine-grained tannins, it's a top-notch example of mountain Cabernet made with modern sensibilities regarding drinkability. Coincidentally (?), it's the first Napa bottling officially over 14% alcohol (14.4%)."
ANTONIO GALLONI 92 POINTS - "Dunn’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons will delight the estate’s fans, as the wines will be ready to drink without the cellaring they typically demand."
"Dunn's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is all Howell Mountain fruit in this vintage. Soft and succulent, the 2022 is an unusual Dunn wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, spice and menthol infuse the 2022 with tons of nuance. There's a lot to like here, starting with the wine's bold, juicy personality. Floral overtones extend the resonant finish."
