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Dominus Estate Napanook, Napa Valley, USA 2018

Napanook.

Alcohol: 14.5% Red from USA, Napa Valley Year: 2018

This exquisite Cabernet, from a highly esteemed producer, offers a captivating bouquet of plums and blackcurrant, mingled with subtle earthy notes. It delights with a beautiful, lingering finish.

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Mouthfeel

4/5
Body
4/5
Dry
4/5
Acidity
4/5
Tannins

Awards

James Suckling: 97 Wine Spectator: 92 Falstaff: 95 Cellar Tracker: 93
$150.00 SGD
About Producer Nerdy stuff Serving

Dominus Estate, nestled in Napa Valley, debuted its first vintage in 1983. This expansive estate, spanning 54 hectares, is under the stewardship of Christian Moueix, a renowned French winemaker. Moueix, also the president of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, brings his expertise from managing esteemed estates in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, including Château La Fleur-Pétrus and Château Trotanoy. Despite its size, Dominus Estate is committed to sustainable farming and a meticulous approach to winemaking. Each harvest involves hand-picking and manual sorting of grape clusters, ensuring the production of high-quality wines that truly reflect their origin.

Fermentation

Sorting by hand, Gentle pump-overs delicately extract aromas, color, tannin.

Maturation

Hand-racking barrel to barrel every three months using the esquive.

Alcohol

14.5%

Serving temperature

18°C

Decanting

1 hour
 
 
 
 

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