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The Dominus Estate lies at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains, in California’s revered Napa Valley. Dominus is, in fact, one part of a historic vineyard - Napanook - which dates back as far as 1836. Christian Moueix, better known for his work in Pomerol and St Emilion, had fallen in love with the Napa Valley while studying at Davis University in California. In 1983 he embarked on this, his Napanook venture.

Wines from Dominus Estate

Producer: Dominus Estate
Wine: Dominus 2005
Sub-region: Napa Valley
Region: California Country: USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes: The 2005 Dominus continues to strut its stuff, tasting like a Napa hybrid blend of a St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Its dark ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by notions of cedarwood, spice box, roasted herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied with excellent fruit intensity, complex aromatics, supple tannins, and a long finish, this 7,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot should drink well for two decades or more.
Wine Advocate # 180
Dec 2008 Robert Parker 95+ pts
dotsPrice: £87.95  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: Red
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Producer: Dominus Estate
Wine: Napanook 2004
Sub-region: Napa Valley
Region: California Country: USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Tasting notes: The estate’s second wine is the 3,600-case cuvee of 2004 Napanook, a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. A strong effort, it offers a beautiful seductive nose of dried herbs, damp earth, sweet cherries, cedar, and spice box. Opulent, round, sexy, and delicious, it should be consumed during its first decade of life.
Wine Advocate # 168
Dec 2006 Robert Parker 91 pts
dotsPrice: £31.95  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: Red
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Producer: Dominus Estate
Wine: Napanook 2005
Sub-region: Napa Valley
Region: California Country: USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes: The dark ruby/purple-hued 2005 Napanook (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot) reveals a big, spicy, tobacco, black currant, sweet cherry, new saddle leather, and loamy soil-scented bouquet. With attractive fruit, a soft, round, full-bodied mouthfeel, and beautiful complexity as well as balance, it is one of the most Bordeaux-like Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines made in Napa. This 2005 should drink easily for 10-12 years.
Wine Advocate # 180
Dec 2008 Robert Parker 91 pts
dotsPrice: £39.95  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: Red
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