Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 4% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 98, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98, Jeb Dunnuck 96, Wine Spectator 96; multiple retailers cite The Wine Independent 100 for this vintage
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum with crushed stone, pencil/graphite, licorice and clove; savory, floral hints and long silky finish with well-integrated tannins.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or bone-in steak, roasted lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu/pulled pork, Peking duck, mushroom-miso dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented as a Bordeaux-style blend and aged in French oak (≈40% new).
Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix) farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville; estate focuses on Bordeaux varietals and terroir-driven wines.