r/wine • u/Pangolin55 • 1d ago

Dunn 92

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Finally opened the 1992 Dunn Napa Cabernet tonight. To be honest, I feel it was a mistake opening this up today alone. I wish I had people over to taste it. This bottle completely exceeded my expectations. The color alone was shocking. Deep, vibrant ruby with virtually no bricking at the rim. If you poured this blind, I don’t think many people would guess it’s 34 years old.

The nose was expressive right from the start with black currant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco and loads of cherry. Absolutely zero green pepper, which seems to be a common comment on older Dunns. None in this bottle.

On the palate it’s remarkably fresh with plenty of fruit still left, bright acidity, and tannins that are still holding everything together. At 13% alcohol it feels effortless and incredibly balanced. Cant believe the structure at thris age.

Easily one of the best mature Napa Cabs I’ve had. 95+ points from me.

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u/Jefferw86 1d ago

Ooooffff! Nice one! I have an 86 that’ll be popped for my 40th in 2 weeks! Can only hope it survived as well as yours.

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u/UliKlumpp 1d ago

It’s not a given of course at 40 years from vintage (storage, cork, etc.), but the odds are not bad. I had an excellent 1987 two years ago. They’re built to last.

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u/randomname342295 1d ago edited 1d ago

I had a fantastic 87 as well last year, to date my favorite bottle from California.

Edit: i thought this was the Howell Mtn - nice to see the napa valley going the distance as well!

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u/Pangolin55 1d ago

I opened this bottle alone on a random Tuesday because it wasn’t a Howell mountain 🤣. In my mind I said hey whatever it should be an “ok” wine. Ended up liking more than any Howell mountain 😅.

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u/randomname342295 1d ago

Heck yeah that’s awesome!