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Randy Dunn
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Napa Valley vintner, Randy Dunn, has built a
reputation over four decades for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignons.
After making wines at Caymus from 1975-1985, Randy established
Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain where he continues to craft
distinctive wines of high acclaim. Now partnering with Allen Shoup, Randy
brings his artistry and expertise to Washington State to produce small
quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley's finest vineyards.
Tasting Notes: Concentrated and beautifully balanced, Randy
Dunn's 2006 Feather might best be described as "an iron fist in a velvet
glove." This wine offers fresh, fragrant, fruity aromas; spicy, dark cherry on
the palate and a silky mouth feel and lengthy finish.
Vintage: The Columbia Valley's growing seasons are remarkably
consistent and the 2006 vintage was no exception. While there were some early
worries that high heat accumulation in July and August would cause grapes to
ripen too quickly, fall temperatures cooled just enough to slow ripening and
allow flavors to develop fully. The resulting wines are wonderfully hedonistic
and bursting with pure fruit aromas and flavors.
Winemaking: Randy is a frequent visitor to the Columbia
Valley, checking his favorite vineyards for balance throughout the growing
season and returning during harvest to inspect the grapes before making the
call to pick. Like previous vintages of Feather, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
is hand-harvested, fermented in small lots and aged 22 months in new Vicard
French oak barrels, Randy's cooper of choice at Dunn Vineyards as well.
Vineyards: The 2006 Feather includes grapes from acclaimed
Horse Heaven Hills vineyards (32%), such as Wallula, contributing dark fruit
character and earthiness to the wine. Stillwater Creek on the Royal Slope of
the Frenchman Hills (23%) brings fresh fruit aromas and balance. Grapes from
the Wahluke Slope (19%) add beautiful structure and ripe tannins. With the
primary blend complete, Randy relies on a wide assortment of diverse vineyards
to add layers and complexity to the final blend.
Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.72
TA: 0.57 grams/100ml
Blend:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Release date: April 2009
Production: 2,238 cases
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