Dominus Estate
Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
1986 and still room to grow. Lots of brilliant red fruit on the nose. Oak is faint but there. Hints of irony blood and band aid. Palate leans more towards darker fruit with fine tannins and tangy acidity. Lovely. Two bottles tasted with consistent notes.
1986 and still room to grow. Lots of brilliant red fruit on the nose. Oak is faint but there. Hints of irony blood and band aid. Palate leans more towards darker fruit with fine tannins and tangy acidity. Lovely. Two bottles tasted with consistent notes.
Aug 17th, 2016
1986 vintage. Softer than I anticipated, particularly given some of the literature out there on this era of the Dominus wines. But she held up beautifully and was a pleasure to enjoy alongside a 1985 Marston Cabernet from the hills. Much life remaining!
1986 vintage. Softer than I anticipated, particularly given some of the literature out there on this era of the Dominus wines. But she held up beautifully and was a pleasure to enjoy alongside a 1985 Marston Cabernet from the hills. Much life remaining!
Mar 2nd, 2015
When beards were en vogue last time.
When beards were en vogue last time.
Jul 4th, 2014
‘86 showing well! On the downhill slide but still an impressive wine. Color and texture is there but fruit is fading.
‘86 showing well! On the downhill slide but still an impressive wine. Color and texture is there but fruit is fading.
Mar 1st, 2019May 25, 2024 - Amy, Vicki, Renee
With Nancy’s spinach pizza
May 25, 2024 - Amy, Vicki, Renee
With Nancy’s spinach pizza
A vintage that has always reminded me of a great Pauillac. Seems to be at its peak now & can’t see it getting better with more time. Red berry, cassis, leather, cedar, earth & tobacco.
A vintage that has always reminded me of a great Pauillac. Seems to be at its peak now & can’t see it getting better with more time. Red berry, cassis, leather, cedar, earth & tobacco.
Nov 4th, 2018How to even rate a wine like this? It's 30 years old and still delicious. Unsurprising depth/complexity with tobacco and leather to the fore. Black fruits in there, but seriously...30 years...
How to even rate a wine like this? It's 30 years old and still delicious. Unsurprising depth/complexity with tobacco and leather to the fore. Black fruits in there, but seriously...30 years...
Nov 25th, 2016
Wonderful aromas from this, and very strong nodes of spices, herbs, cassis, and cedar. Slight tannins, and a dryness that builds over the course of a glass. Also discovered a youthful strawberry profile nearing the end of my glass, and that was delicious. Overall very good!
Wonderful aromas from this, and very strong nodes of spices, herbs, cassis, and cedar. Slight tannins, and a dryness that builds over the course of a glass. Also discovered a youthful strawberry profile nearing the end of my glass, and that was delicious. Overall very good!
Sep 2nd, 2016