'92 Dunn Napa is magnificent from the start. Double-decanted back into clean bottle and slow-o for an hour. Threw off a fair amount of sediment. 13.0% alc. (Bravo!) This Napa bottling was actually showing a bit better than the '92 Howell Mountain from last month. Stunning, luscious fruit with a nose to match.The trademark Dunn Cab tannins have melted into a deliciously sweet framework. It's quite classic and Bordeaux - like at this stage of its life. At its peak IMO. Simply the best Dunn Cab I've ever had.
First time I've had the Tor Beckstoffer To Kalon. What could possibly begin to match the beauty of the '92 Dunn? Well, the Tor does a great job of that. The pedigree of the To Kalon vineyard is instantly recognizable. Extremely well balanced for 15.2 alc. You wouldn't know it without looking at the label. Cassis, cigar box and hints of anise complement the amazing fruit. It's still a bit young, but approachable at this juncture. A "wow" Napa Cab.
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