Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napanook |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Yountville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 5% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Blend 87% Cabernet Sauvignon / 8% Petit Verdot / 5% Cabernet Franc; aged 18 months in French oak (20% new). 5%. Key scores: James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine. com (Wilfred Wong) 94
Tasting Note
Black cherry, cassis and boysenberry with licorice, sweet tobacco and savory herbs; medium-full body, round creamy tannins, juicy acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, tomahawk or lamb chops, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or Comté; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang or Sichuan-style beef.
Production Method
Dry‑farmed, hand-harvested; manual and optical sorting; separate lot fermentations with gentle pump‑overs; aged 18 months in French oak (20% new).
Vineyard Info
Dominus Estate, founded by Christian Moueix in 1983, farms the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville (103 acres); dry‑farmed and CCOF‑certified organic practices.