Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (89%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot (5%) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Wine Spectator 97 (Wine of the Year, Top 100 #1 in 2021); James Suckling 100
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and plum with boysenberry, graphite, violet and warm spice; iron/mineral core, polished plush tannins, bright integrated acidity and a very long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, leg of lamb, aged cheddar, mushroom ragù. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), beef rendang or braised short ribs with soy/ginger.
Production Method
Dry‑farmed Napanook fruit, small‑lot fermentations, aged ~18 months in French oak (≈40% new); minimal intervention, precision viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix), founded 1983 on historic Napanook vineyard; Herzog & de Meuron‑designed winery; organic/dry‑farming practices and sustainable certification.