Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.161 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Usually love Dominus but this was a little rich with iron and missing any real yumminess.

Usually love Dominus but this was a little rich with iron and missing any real yumminess.

Mar 31st, 2017
Joe Greber

Still had it after 17 years !

Still had it after 17 years !

Jul 3rd, 2015
Cory Fierro

1998 vintage. Brick color and quite a lot of gradation as you move from the core to the meniscus. The nose is raisinated and shows lots of dried, decaying red fruits, plums, blackberries and wet forest floor. Surely an interesting nose that the palate can't really back up. While the body is full the finish and acidity is thin. I actually did like the though and would love to try more vintages of this.

1998 vintage. Brick color and quite a lot of gradation as you move from the core to the meniscus. The nose is raisinated and shows lots of dried, decaying red fruits, plums, blackberries and wet forest floor. Surely an interesting nose that the palate can't really back up. While the body is full the finish and acidity is thin. I actually did like the though and would love to try more vintages of this.

Jun 6th, 2015
Anthony Cammarata Jr.

This 1998 cab is a classically structured red with luxurious aromas of herb, cedar and clove. After being decanted for an hour the palate tastes of rich fruit and dense oak with underlying freshness and longevity. The tannins are perfectly balanced to make this 25 year old Cabernet a winner!

This 1998 cab is a classically structured red with luxurious aromas of herb, cedar and clove. After being decanted for an hour the palate tastes of rich fruit and dense oak with underlying freshness and longevity. The tannins are perfectly balanced to make this 25 year old Cabernet a winner!

Dec 25th, 2023
MRM
9.5

Full body, even now.

Full body, even now.

Jun 4th, 2021
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

1998 vintage. Lots of blue fruit still evident. Not a great vintage for Napa but you’d never know it by tasting this. Holding up rather nicely.

1998 vintage. Lots of blue fruit still evident. Not a great vintage for Napa but you’d never know it by tasting this. Holding up rather nicely.

Mar 2nd, 2020
Michael Cammarata

Let her breathe! Full body with strong tannins. More on the tart side with a lot of spice and bite.

Let her breathe! Full body with strong tannins. More on the tart side with a lot of spice and bite.

Nov 28th, 2019
Anthony Cammarata Jr.

My favorite full body, spices with good currant balance. Go for it.

My favorite full body, spices with good currant balance. Go for it.

Nov 28th, 2019
Terence Hsu

Vegetal

Vegetal

Nov 3rd, 2019
Michael Cammarata

Smooth and easy, lesser tannins. Fruity taste of dark berries.

Smooth and easy, lesser tannins. Fruity taste of dark berries.

Apr 21st, 2019