Dunn, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 (1.5L)

Into neck; one slightly torn label edge, one nicked label Dunn Trivia: Vintages 1979, 1980 and 1981 were made at Caymus Vineyards and then each year, trucked up to their property to age. In 1981 Dunn Vineyards was bonded as a commercial winery. 97 Points CellarTracker Member It doesn't get much better than this...the best looking 40 yo cork I've seen (~2mm penetration, firm), easily removed by the sommelier with just an ah so.Bouquet was spectacular, leaping out of the glass from the very first moment. No funk to blow off; ready to go. Aromas of tomato vine, crushed/stewed blue and black fruit. Palate brings all of the above, plus a cornucopia of herbs and loamy earth. Plenty of fruit, good acid and almost but not fully integrated tannin (might this be even better at 50?). Decanted and over the course of the 2.5 hour meal the nose became less elegant and more grounded. Maybe treat this a bit more delicately than we did.The versatility of this wine was stunning...it worked perfectly fr