Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dominus |
Label Name: | Napanook |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Napanook Vineyard, Yountville) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 95; The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94; Decanter 94; Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Deep, sanguine character with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, blood orange and dried floral notes. Medium–to full-bodied with velvety, seamless tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef short ribs, wild‑mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or Comté. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, miso‑glazed eggplant, Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak.
Production Method
Dry-farmed estate fruit; hand‑harvested and cluster/berry sorted (including optical sorting). Separate lot fermentations with gentle pump‑overs; aged in French oak (≈20% new), minimal intervention winemaking.
Vineyard Info
Owned and produced by Dominus Estate (Christian Moueix). Historic Napanook Vineyard (part of old Inglenook lands); estate-focused, dry‑farmed viticulture and minimalist winemaking.