Dominus Napa Valley 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (89%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Wine Spectator 97 (Wine of the Year, Top 100 #1 in 2021); James Suckling 100

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and plum with boysenberry, graphite, violet and warm spice; iron/mineral core, polished plush tannins, bright integrated acidity and a very long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, leg of lamb, aged cheddar, mushroom ragù. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang or braised short ribs with soy/ginger.

Production Method
Dry‑farmed Napanook fruit, small‑lot fermentations, aged ~18 months in French oak (≈40% new); minimal intervention, precision viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix), founded 1983 on historic Napanook vineyard; Herzog & de Meuron‑designed winery; organic/dry‑farming practices and sustainable certification.