Dominus Napa Valley 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 98, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Wine Spectator 96; multiple retailers cite The Wine Independent 100 for this vintage

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum with crushed stone, pencil/graphite, licorice and clove; savory, floral hints and long silky finish with well-integrated tannins.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or bone-in steak, roasted lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu/pulled pork, Peking duck, mushroom-miso dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented as a Bordeaux-style blend and aged in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville; estate focuses on Bordeaux varietals and terroir-driven wines.