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Dominus Proprietary Blend Napa Valley 2019 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Reviews

100 -The Wine Independent -

Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Dominus was harvested from September 29 to October 10. It was aged in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose slowly unfurls to unveil beguiling floral notes of candied violets and rose oil over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, giving way to notions of licorice, Indian spices, iron ore, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, intertwined with gorgeous floral and exotic spice accents, and framed by firm, finely grained tannins with seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. Tightly coiled with so much latent energy waiting to explode, this is a spectacular expression of the vintage and Napanook vineyard. Still tightly coiled, give it a good 6-7 years in the cellar before broaching, and allow it a few hours in a decanter if consumed before 2032. 3500 cases made, to be released in May 2022.

98+ -Vinous -

The 2019 Dominus is shockingly primary. A wine of tremendous density and power, the 2019 is also a wine for readers who can be patient, as it won't be ready to drink for another 10-15 years! Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, dried herbs and scorched earth lend striking complexity. The 2019 is a huge wine that needs time to come into its own. This is impressive, to say the least.

98 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.

98 -James Suckling -

96 -Wine Spectator -

A loaded wine, though reserved in style, with waves of dense cassis, plum reduction and blackberry preserves moving through authoritatively, while sweet bay leaf, warm loam and tobacco accents fill in the background. The long cast iron spine is deeply buried in the fruit, and this has superior cut and drive. Built for serious cellaring, too. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 3,500 cases made.

96 -Jeb Dunnuck -

From a slightly more challenging year for this estate due to the heavy springtime rains, the 2019 Dominus is a classic blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc from this team brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. It offers a more ruby/plum and borderline opaque hue as well as a great nose of ripe currants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and a touch of loamy earth. This round, supple, medium to full-bodied effort has soft tannins, terrific balance, and a great finish. It's not going to match the all-time greats here, but it’s a charming, endearing Cabernet that will offer incredible pleasure with just 3-5 years of bottle age and drink well for 20+ years or more.

Technical Details

Blend 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Christian Moueix
Country US
Region California
Sub Region North Coast
Appellation Napa Valley
Farming Method Dry-Farmed & CCOF Certified Organic
Oak 40% new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 16-18 months
Alcohol 14.5%

Dominus Proprietary Blend Napa Valley 2019 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Name: Dominus Proprietary Blend Napa Valley 2019 (Half Bottle 375mL)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014834
Price: 149.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Proprietary Blends | California

TWI100, VN98+, WA98, JS98, WS96, JD96

Dry-Farmed & CCOF Certified Organic

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$149.95

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The 2019 Dominus is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot, harvested from late September through early October and aged in 40% new oak. The nose slowly unfurls with candied violets and rose oil over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry, and plum preserves, giving way to licorice, Indian spices, iron ore, and crushed rock, while the full-bodied palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness. Critics at Wine Advocate and James Suckling both awarded it 98 points. Offered here in half bottles, it is a wonderful format for drinking a window of this tightly wound wine over time, though patience remains the watchword.

About The Producer

In the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. In 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook Vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s. In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership to develop the vineyard, and in 1995, became its sole owner.

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