Dominus Napa Valley 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 8%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate — 100 pts (Oct 2018). Vinous — 97 pts. Jeb Dunnuck — 98+. James Suckling — 98. Wine Spectator — 95

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackberries, cassis, violet, cedar, tobacco and truffle. Medium‑full to full-bodied with bright freshness, ripe fine-grained tannins and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, aged cheddar or Roquefort. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese red-braised pork (hong shao rou), Peking duck, Szechuan-style beef.

Production Method
Estate fruit from Napanook fermented in stainless and concrete, aged ~18 months in French oak (≈40% new); traditional vinification and extended élevage.

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville; estate established in the 1980s and known for Bordeaux-style, terroir-driven blends.