Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain Petit Sirah

Years ago, we showcased a massive six-pack vertical of Dunn’s flagship Cabernet ranging from 1994 to 2001 and it still remains one of our most memorable offerings ever. Dunn is one of those select few California producers I will always hold close to my heart: Their ultra-classic style has never wavered in the face of shifting tastes and extraction-hungry critics. And for that, we couldn’t be happier. For me, their handcrafted, intricately detailed, long-lived reds are not just among the finest in Napa, but the world. Now, the million dollar question: Does all that translate into today’s bottle?You better believe it. One taste of this rarely seen 1993 Petit Sirah—from a Howell Mountain vineyard first planted in the 1800s—will hoodwink you into thinking it’s a first-class Bordeaux blend. Throughout more than two decades of aging, it has transcended Petit Sirah and morphed into a breathtakingly supple, endlessly savory red that reads like a Classified Growth. Truly, this bottle has smashe