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:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 95; The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94; Decanter 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Deep, sanguine character with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, blood orange and dried floral notes. Medium–to full-bodied with velvety, seamless tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef short ribs, wild‑mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or Comté. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, miso‑glazed eggplant, Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Dry-farmed estate fruit; hand‑harvested and cluster/berry sorted (including optical sorting). Separate lot fermentations with gentle pump‑overs; aged in French oak (≈20% new), minimal intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Owned and produced by Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix). Historic Napanook Vineyard (part of old Inglenook lands); estate-focused, dry‑farmed viticulture and minimalist winemaking.