Randy Dunn, Dunn Vineyards
NEW RELEASES :: 2015 NAPA CABS
Iconic Dunn Vineyards by Randy Dunn
and Frank Family, Silverado + Bonus Wine
This is such an exciting offer loaded with history, personality and timeless style ... in 1979 our featured winemaker above, Randy Dunn, founded Dunn Vineyards after honing his craft at Caymus. He forged his vineyards high up on Howell Mountain, at 2000 feet above sea level, while most of his comrades remained down in the valley. Randy was determined to make profound, age-worthy Cabernets, and that is exactly what he has done, without changing course, for 40 years. Randy spoke to James Suckling about Napa Valley Cabernet and the evolution of its style saying he believes that the producers of jammy, high-alcohol Napa cabs are “kicking themselves in the foot, because the wines have become so uniform that they lack distinction”. His 2015 below at $99.99 is a major bargain, and something really special. If you do not know Dunn, grab it today. Next up, we are offering a HUGE Napa favorite, Frank Family. This estate dates back to the late 1800's and produces delicious, classic Napa, crowd-pleasing Cabs at an extremely fair price. Also, well-priced, Silverado was founded by Ron and Diane Miller who first bought land in the 1970's, and were pioneers in the development of Cabernet Sauvignon in the now fabled Stag's Leap area. Their wines are so consistently well-made, authentic and silky smooth. Last but not least, we have a NEW under-the-radar Cab made from mountain vineyards by Shannon Ridge $29.99.
Cheers! the Murray
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RATED 93 VINOUS GALLONI : 'Dunn's 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is gorgeous. Potent and unctuous in the glass, the 2015 is going to drink beautifully right out of the gate. Inky red and purplish fruit, iron, cedar leather, smoke, licorice and dried flowers are ample and generous in this fleshy, inviting Cabernet. The Napa Valley Cabernet is 60% Coombsville and 40% Howell Mountain fruit, a combination that works very nicely here.' |
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| RATED 90 WINE ADVOCATE : 'Blended of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon has a nose of cassis, blackberries and black cherries, with cedar, Marmite toast and pencil shavings nuances. Medium to full-bodied and firm in the mouth.' |
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| In 1981, Ron and Diane Miller established Silverado Vineyards to make wines from the historic sites that comprised their estate. Their ranches were first planted to vineyards by Napa pioneers between 1865 and 1895. Each played an important role in establishing the reputation of their appellations: Carneros, Coombsville, Yountville, Soda Creek Canyon and Stags Leap District. The beautiful fruit from these vineyards is the exclusive source of Silverado Vineyards’ Estate and Single Vineyards wines -- the Miller family’s best expression of the Napa Valley they love and admire. |
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BONUS WINE!!! Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 28 months in barrel • 40% new oak 100% French oak selections. Ovis (Latin for sheep)…. is a small lot of wine that pays homage to the flock of sheep that help control the cover crops and weeds in the vineyards. Aromas of dark fruits, dried herbs, cassis and black pepper fuse with the flavors of dried fruits, sweet tobacco, anise and cedar that resonates up through the glass.
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