Dominus Napa Valley 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 91%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 3%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 96 pts; James Suckling 95–96 pts; Vinous 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Decanter 96

Tasting Note
Deep plum and forest-floor aromas with black cherry, cassis, truffle, leather and Asian spice; full-bodied with ripe, finely grained tannins and long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, shiitake/truffle dishes, Korean braised short ribs (galbi jjim).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, manual and optical sorting; gentle pump-overs; 18 months in French oak (≈40% new); minimal intervention, dry‑farmed vines.

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville; established 1983, dry‑farmed, winery by Herzog & de Meuron.