Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napanook |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napanook Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93; Vinous 93; Wine Spectator 92. Blend 90/6/4; bottled June 2021; 16 months in French oak (20% new)
Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, black cherry and cassis with petrichor, iron, bay leaf, tobacco and candied orange peel. Medium‑full body, bright acidity, fine‑grained ripe tannins, savory minerality and a long, vibrant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar and blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ/galbi, Chinese char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef, beef rendang.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; gentle pumping‑over and low‑pressure vertical pressing; fermentation with minimal intervention; aged ~16 months in French oak barrels (20% new); barrel‑to‑barrel racking.
Vineyard Info
Historic Napanook Vineyard (first planted 1836) in Yountville. Owned/operated by Christian Moueix's Dominus Estate; dry‑farmed, certified organic (CCOF 2021); estate focused on Bordeaux‑style blends.