Dominus Estate
Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Utter perfection on a 2 hour decant
Utter perfection on a 2 hour decant
2 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2022
Tried twice! Napa property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. Blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc,5% Petit Verdot, aged 40% new French oak, dark Ruby, aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco & cedar. Palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry & cassis with vanilla, cacao & espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral & slight earthy character. Needs 6 years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! Good as Cab gets!
Tried twice! Napa property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. Blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc,5% Petit Verdot, aged 40% new French oak, dark Ruby, aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco & cedar. Palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry & cassis with vanilla, cacao & espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral & slight earthy character. Needs 6 years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! Good as Cab gets!
2 people found it helpfulJun 18th, 2022Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc & 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new French oak, dark Ruby with aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco and cedar. On the palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral and slight earthy character. Needs a half dozen years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! As good as Cab gets!
Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc & 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new French oak, dark Ruby with aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco and cedar. On the palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral and slight earthy character. Needs a half dozen years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! As good as Cab gets!
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2022
These were not easy to get.
These were not easy to get.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2022
The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
So appealing for such a young Dominus. Bursting aromatics of ripe currants, blueberries, baking spice, flowers, green leafs, pepper, iron. I know Dominus ages gracefully but this is a treat to drink already today.
So appealing for such a young Dominus. Bursting aromatics of ripe currants, blueberries, baking spice, flowers, green leafs, pepper, iron. I know Dominus ages gracefully but this is a treat to drink already today.
Feb 21st, 2024
At Wolfgang’s steakhouse in NYC Cheryl’s Bday May 2023
At Wolfgang’s steakhouse in NYC Cheryl’s Bday May 2023
May 28th, 2023
Its improved since last time
Has a couple 💯’s plus Wine Spectator # 1 so you know it’s going last along time. Definitely a steak 🥩 wine.
Its improved since last time
Has a couple 💯’s plus Wine Spectator # 1 so you know it’s going last along time. Definitely a steak 🥩 wine.
Needed to try one early, opened on Monday, poured a glass then immediately recorked the bottle. Decanted 4 hours the following day, obviously still 20 years too early, no amount of air makes up for bottle age.
Spectator # 1 for the year plus a couple professionals gave it 💯 points.
Nice to see Delectable is as unreliable now as it was 5 years ago, hence the reason never to pay for this app.
Needed to try one early, opened on Monday, poured a glass then immediately recorked the bottle. Decanted 4 hours the following day, obviously still 20 years too early, no amount of air makes up for bottle age.
Spectator # 1 for the year plus a couple professionals gave it 💯 points.
Nice to see Delectable is as unreliable now as it was 5 years ago, hence the reason never to pay for this app.
Gorgeous and full bodied & what a finish!
Gorgeous and full bodied & what a finish!
Sep 29th, 2021