Dominus Napanook 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napanook
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Yountville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Blend 87% Cabernet Sauvignon / 8% Petit Verdot / 5% Cabernet Franc; aged 18 months in French oak (20% new). 5%. Key scores: James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine. com (Wilfred Wong) 94

Tasting Note
Black cherry, cassis and boysenberry with licorice, sweet tobacco and savory herbs; medium-full body, round creamy tannins, juicy acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, tomahawk or lamb chops, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or Comté; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang or Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Dry‑farmed, hand-harvested; manual and optical sorting; separate lot fermentations with gentle pump‑overs; aged 18 months in French oak (20% new).

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate, founded by Christian Moueix in 1983, farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville (103 acres); dry‑farmed and CCOF‑certified organic practices.