Dominus Estate
Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Decant for 2 hours and it shows off. Very reminiscent of an aged Bordeaux.
Decant for 2 hours and it shows off. Very reminiscent of an aged Bordeaux.
Jun 29th, 2018Elegant and suave. Tarry grip, underlining bay leaf and French pressed coffee. Ultra fine tannins. Hints of charcoal and tobacco smolder on the mid plate. This wine is ironclad, needs several hours to shine.
Elegant and suave. Tarry grip, underlining bay leaf and French pressed coffee. Ultra fine tannins. Hints of charcoal and tobacco smolder on the mid plate. This wine is ironclad, needs several hours to shine.
Oct 1st, 2017
A year ago I was loving this, 92 and better than the 08 Dominus. Go figure this gets even better. Peaking. P&P, outrageous candy cherry nose came outta nowhere. At cellar temp, just vanilla-liquorice dreamy with power behind it and some serious length. Softer and more nuanced as it warmed in the glass. No need to wait.
A year ago I was loving this, 92 and better than the 08 Dominus. Go figure this gets even better. Peaking. P&P, outrageous candy cherry nose came outta nowhere. At cellar temp, just vanilla-liquorice dreamy with power behind it and some serious length. Softer and more nuanced as it warmed in the glass. No need to wait.
1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2015
Very earthy and funky. Really good now, wont age very well, it already tastes quite evolved. Great now
Very earthy and funky. Really good now, wont age very well, it already tastes quite evolved. Great now
Oct 28th, 2016
Dark red, black fruit aromas, notes of currents and complex spice. On the palate blackberries flavors emerge with cacao, oak and leather. Good integration of Tannins and acidity, smooth finish. Drink now.
Dark red, black fruit aromas, notes of currents and complex spice. On the palate blackberries flavors emerge with cacao, oak and leather. Good integration of Tannins and acidity, smooth finish. Drink now.
Feb 16th, 2016
The 2009 was a 95+ WS, but this is the best of the four tonight.
The 2009 was a 95+ WS, but this is the best of the four tonight.
Mar 29th, 2019Sadly, the last in a case. Reprising my notes from last year, still true except a bit more liquorice :
A year ago I was loving this, 92 and better than the 08 Dominus. Go figure this gets even better. Peaking. P&P, outrageous candy cherry nose came outta nowhere. At cellar temp, just vanilla-liquorice dreamy with power behind it and some serious length. Softer and more nuanced as it warmed in the glass. No need to wait.
Sadly, the last in a case. Reprising my notes from last year, still true except a bit more liquorice :
A year ago I was loving this, 92 and better than the 08 Dominus. Go figure this gets even better. Peaking. P&P, outrageous candy cherry nose came outta nowhere. At cellar temp, just vanilla-liquorice dreamy with power behind it and some serious length. Softer and more nuanced as it warmed in the glass. No need to wait.
Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle
Bit of Napa mothership.
Bit of Napa mothership.
Jun 10th, 2014
Cheap younger sister to Dominus that still drinks smooth
Cheap younger sister to Dominus that still drinks smooth
Jul 31st, 2017