so you didn’t like it? I like what is in the bottle. I’d say this is one of the better representations of Rutherford cab. I don’t like the price and all the silly hype. I don’t buy anymore accordingly, but the wine? I’m not sure why you wouldn’t enjoy it unless modern Napa cab just isn’t your thing in general.
Good thing there was a '91 Dunn Howell Moutain in my other glass. Probably would have been even better with a decant as it was too cold to start but it opened up as it warmed up and put on weight in the glass. How many Dunns can I get for one Scarecrow?
I contacted Scarecrow immediately after reading this thread. Of course they were already aware of the situation They stated the wine must have been oxidized or tampered with in some way for someone not to like it.
[quote=“Pat Martin”}
So, the 1991 Dunn HM is ready or still on the upslope? I have a couple in the cellar.[/quote]
Is a Dunn ever fully ready? The balance was there between fruit, acid and tannins. I think last one I had some years ago was still very tannic. So very nice now but you walk away thinking that it will open up to reveal more depth and complexity down the road. I don’t know if that will happen but it’s what I sense most of the time with Dunn.
Is a Dunn ever fully ready? The balance was there between fruit, acid and tannins. I think last one I had some years ago was still very tannic. So very nice now but you walk away thinking that it will open up to reveal more depth and complexity down the road. I don’t know if that will happen but it’s what I sense most of the time with Dunn.[/quote]
I think their rep as tannic monsters is a little overblown. I had the '94 Howell Mountain not long ago, and while it had plenty of structure, it was gorgeous and very approachable. Likewise with an '86 Napa bottle. Yes, it’s traditionally a brawny, LLC-style for California, but there are plenty of vintages that belie their reputation.