Dominus Napanook 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napanook
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Yountville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 92; Jeb Dunnuck 91; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; approx

Tasting Note
Black currant, blackberry and dark cherry with notes of mushroom, violet, cedar and cocoa. Medium–full-bodied with fine, integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef Wellington, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Peking duck, sichuan beef or hoisin-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Organically farmed, hand-harvested fruit with rigorous sorting; fermented in small lots, then matured in French oak barrels. Minimal-intervention winemaking emphasizing site expression and careful élevage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) from the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville. The estate practices dry-farming, organic certification and precision viticulture on this long‑established site.