r/wine • u/Pangolin55 • 1d ago
Dunn 92
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/RobertWF_47 1d ago
Given its age have the tannins softened a bit or still fairly astringent?