Dominus Napanook 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominus
Label Name:
 
Napanook
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: James Suckling 97, Jeb Dunnuck 95, The Wine Independent 95, Wine Advocate 94, Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Expressive blackcurrant and dark blueberry with graphite, tobacco, violet and truffle notes; velvety, finely-grained tannins, savory mineral undertow and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, wild-mushroom ragout. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Sichuan-style braised beef — pairs well with umami-rich and savory dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈20% new); minimal intervention; estate dry-farmed fruit.

Vineyard Info
Historic Napanook Vineyard (est. 1836), part of the Dominus/Moueix portfolio; gravelly clay-loam soils, dry-farmed and precision-managed.