Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon
Above 24 jeroboams per lot
A RARE TWENTY-FOUR VINTAGE COMPLETE VERTICAL OF DUNN VINEYARDS, HOWELL MOUNTAIN PURCHASED WINERY DIRECT UPON RELEASE IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASES NAPA VALLEY'S FIRST AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA: HOWELL MOUNTAIN As the first Napa Valley microclimate awarded a prestigious American Viticultural Area Howell Mountain is world renown for magnificently complex wines of earthy austerity and elegant robustness. The credentials for this first ever designation largely came from the efforts of one man, Randy Dunn. Overlooking St. Helena from the Vaca Range on the valleys northeast side, the appellation encompasses around 14,000 acres, yet possesses only a slight 600 acres dedicated to vines. The region is rugged, with vineyards at 1,400-2,200 feet above sea level, avoiding the influences of fog that often blankets the valley floor below. Even so, Howell Mountain receives cool Pacific breezes. Largely due to the elevation, the climate here is characterized by moderate temperatures that are cooler than in most other parts of the valley. While vineyards in the valley are often blanketed in fog, those on the mountain are enjoying sunshine. The soils of this area are mostly well-drained tuff and volcanic rock. Water retention is poor, producing vines with low vigor and deep roots. Howell Mountain is well known for its Bordeaux varieties and Zinfandels. The following is a tremendous opportunity to secure a rare, never before separated, vertical of twenty-four jeroboams (5-liters) of one of Napa Valley's greatest and longest lived wines. In 1982, Dunn introduced the first "Napa Valley" bottling and continued this tradition through the years. By and large the label has remained unchanged, the only exception is a slight color shift in the mid-1980s. Randy Dunn's total production is approximately 4,000 standard cases for both the Howell Mountain and Napa Valley combined per year. This has largely remained unchanged since the winery's inception. Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley --Vintage 1982 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1983 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1984 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1985 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1986 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1987 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1988 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1989 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1990 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1991 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1992 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1993 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1994 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1995 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1996 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1997 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1998 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1999 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2000 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2001 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2002 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2003 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2004 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2005 jeroboam (1) All in original wooden cases; vintages 1983, 1984 and 1985 are in original wooden cases but missing lids; vintage 2005 has an etched label, number 88/100. Above 24 jeroboams per lot
Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon
Above 24 jeroboams per lot
A RARE TWENTY-FOUR VINTAGE COMPLETE VERTICAL OF DUNN VINEYARDS, HOWELL MOUNTAIN PURCHASED WINERY DIRECT UPON RELEASE IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASES NAPA VALLEY'S FIRST AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA: HOWELL MOUNTAIN As the first Napa Valley microclimate awarded a prestigious American Viticultural Area Howell Mountain is world renown for magnificently complex wines of earthy austerity and elegant robustness. The credentials for this first ever designation largely came from the efforts of one man, Randy Dunn. Overlooking St. Helena from the Vaca Range on the valleys northeast side, the appellation encompasses around 14,000 acres, yet possesses only a slight 600 acres dedicated to vines. The region is rugged, with vineyards at 1,400-2,200 feet above sea level, avoiding the influences of fog that often blankets the valley floor below. Even so, Howell Mountain receives cool Pacific breezes. Largely due to the elevation, the climate here is characterized by moderate temperatures that are cooler than in most other parts of the valley. While vineyards in the valley are often blanketed in fog, those on the mountain are enjoying sunshine. The soils of this area are mostly well-drained tuff and volcanic rock. Water retention is poor, producing vines with low vigor and deep roots. Howell Mountain is well known for its Bordeaux varieties and Zinfandels. The following is a tremendous opportunity to secure a rare, never before separated, vertical of twenty-four jeroboams (5-liters) of one of Napa Valley's greatest and longest lived wines. In 1982, Dunn introduced the first "Napa Valley" bottling and continued this tradition through the years. By and large the label has remained unchanged, the only exception is a slight color shift in the mid-1980s. Randy Dunn's total production is approximately 4,000 standard cases for both the Howell Mountain and Napa Valley combined per year. This has largely remained unchanged since the winery's inception. Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley --Vintage 1982 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1983 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1984 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1985 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1986 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1987 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1988 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1989 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1990 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1991 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1992 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1993 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1994 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1995 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1996 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1997 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1998 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 1999 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2000 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2001 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2002 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2003 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2004 jeroboam (1) --Vintage 2005 jeroboam (1) All in original wooden cases; vintages 1983, 1984 and 1985 are in original wooden cases but missing lids; vintage 2005 has an etched label, number 88/100. Above 24 jeroboams per lot
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