Vintage : 2011

Country : USA

Region : Napa Valley

Bottle Size : 750ml

 

D96 | W&S94 | VN94 | JS93

Deep roots in rich gravelly loam along the base of the Mayacamas mountains.

 

Profound, tightly woven, intense, polished.

 

Complexity and age-worthiness.

 

A vivid expression of its unique site, Dominus is a profound and powerful wine, exemplifying purity. With articulated fruit and polished tannins, the wine has elegance, complexity, great length and improves with age. 

 

Tasting Note
The 2011 vintage displays fresh almond, wild strawberry and cassis. The wine has delicate notes of smooth caramel. Polished tannins, dark berries, cocoa and sage accompany a long elegant finish.

 

Harvest Start: October 15
Harvest End: October 24
Bottling Date: July 2013
Percent New Barrels: 40%
Cases Produced: 5000
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 86%, Cabernet Franc: 5%, Petit Verdot: 9%
Release Date: April 2014

 

Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Christian Moueix. The estate's Bordeaux varietals benefit from the Yountville micro-climate where temperatures are moderated by cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay. The resulting wines are each uniquely refined expressions of this special terroir.

Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc

 

Drinking Window 2024 - 2044

 

A perfumed and refined nose of rose petal, orange rind, raspberry and coriander flower. This elegant nature continues through the palate, which is lacy and plush, but becomes quite rustic on the finish. Continues to evolve over hours and days, never showing itself the same way twice. Still laying in wait, although perfectly enjoyable now. - Decanter