Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Yountville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; James Suckling 98; Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 96+; Falstaff 99; widely reviewed and highly rated by major critics
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruited core of blackcurrant and plum with tobacco, cedar, licorice, dark chocolate and savory earth. Silky, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, spicy Sichuan or char siu pork.
Production Method
Dry-farmed estate fruit; hand-sorted, separate lot fermentations with gentle extraction; matured in French oak barrels (approx. 40% new) for ~18 months.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Christian Moueix on the historic Napanook site in Yountville; estate focuses on dry farming and terroir-driven Bordeaux blends. Winery designed by Herzog & de Meuron.