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:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 92; Wine Spectator 92; Jeb Dunnuck 91. Drinking window ~2023–2035

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blackberry compote with dark chocolate, dried mushroom, violet and spice. Medium‑to‑full body, silky fine tannins, bright backbone and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake‑based hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested with optical sorting; fermented in stainless/concrete; aged ~16 months in French oak (about 20% new).

Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) farms the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville; estate‑focused, sustainably farmed with a Bordeaux‑style winemaking tradition.