The Mascot reveals its distinguished pedigree while offering insight into the evolution of its parent properties: a youthful promise of their future
798 acres on the eastern edge of the Jax vineyard
It is picked at relatively low sugar to preserve acidity and capture more stone fruit
Spicy aromas of black fruit and touches of chocolate dominate the nose and palate
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2016 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain Sonoma The Mascot reveals its distinguishedThe 2016, like most Dunn Cabernets, has not an ounce of body fat. It offers good density, but in more of a medium bodied style that is quite a bit more approachable than is the norm here. Its tight, lean, and focused with soaring fine tannin and lots of fantastic savory and spicy flavors. Sage and bay leaf notes lead the way here, followed quickly by black currant and bitter plum paste flavors. he finish is framed by singed cedar and alder details,