Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red (2019)
$399.99
$329.99
Producer Notes:
Tasting Notes:
Floral, jasmine tea, saddle leather, blue plum, weightless, lifted with a resonant finish.
VIntage Summary:
The vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 17” of rain from July 2019 to June 2020 (the historical average: 31”).
With warm temperatures in the spring and our well-drained soils, the vines developed balanced shoot growth. Summer temperatures were consistently warm, allowing for a rapid and homogenous ripening.
Fastidious selection by hand as well as optical sorting were critical in eliminating any berries impacted by the heat.
The end result was a very small crop of good quality.
Blend:
Harvest Start: Harvest End: Percent New Barrels: Cases Produced:
Cabernet Sauvignon: 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5% September 16
September 27
40%
1600 cases produced
Reviews:
"This throws off dense kirsch and linzer torte aromas and flavors, along with a mix of smoldering tobacco, leather, warm paving stone and licorice root hints that provide a brooding edge on the back end. Surprisingly backward (for the vintage) and impressively done. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040." Wine Spectator 95 Points
- Varietal:
- Red Blend
- Country:
- USA
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Napa Valley
- Size:
- 750ml
