Dominus Estate
Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.
This was red number one in a line of outstanding cabs. Obviously a baby, so the score reflects that, but in 15+ years, you can see the 100pt potential that it was decorated with upon release. Right now, it’s very red fruit dominant alongside herbal spice. Seemed to be the most harmonious (fruit vs secondary notes) out of the 5 cabs.
Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.
This was red number one in a line of outstanding cabs. Obviously a baby, so the score reflects that, but in 15+ years, you can see the 100pt potential that it was decorated with upon release. Right now, it’s very red fruit dominant alongside herbal spice. Seemed to be the most harmonious (fruit vs secondary notes) out of the 5 cabs.
A stunner, though a little tight right now. Monumentally structured, the wine unfolds in the glass with new aspects of it revealed by the moment. Would it were that I had a case, I'd keep it for a decade or two hence.
A stunner, though a little tight right now. Monumentally structured, the wine unfolds in the glass with new aspects of it revealed by the moment. Would it were that I had a case, I'd keep it for a decade or two hence.
Dec 1st, 2017
Kind of a shame to drink this so young. Decanted for 4 hours. Shows a lot of potential.
Kind of a shame to drink this so young. Decanted for 4 hours. Shows a lot of potential.
2 people found it helpfulSep 18th, 2016
This could be the best Dominus ever surpassing the great 91 & 94 vintages. Dominus always needs time in the cellar to develop and show its Bordeaux style character but this was surprisingly approachable after a 2 hr decant showing layers of dark fruits, cassis, violets, earth, mocha and spices, densely structured with great balance and length.
This could be the best Dominus ever surpassing the great 91 & 94 vintages. Dominus always needs time in the cellar to develop and show its Bordeaux style character but this was surprisingly approachable after a 2 hr decant showing layers of dark fruits, cassis, violets, earth, mocha and spices, densely structured with great balance and length.
1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2017
Such an amazing wine!!! It received three 100pt scores! OMG soooo good! Well balanced and loaded with dark fruity notes.
Such an amazing wine!!! It received three 100pt scores! OMG soooo good! Well balanced and loaded with dark fruity notes.
1 person found it helpfulDec 14th, 2016
Wow, so this what a 100 or wine tastes like. Relatively austere for Napa, herbaceousness, warm butteriness, deep black fruit, potpourri, violet, lush AF
Wow, so this what a 100 or wine tastes like. Relatively austere for Napa, herbaceousness, warm butteriness, deep black fruit, potpourri, violet, lush AF
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2016
An early peak at 2013 Dominus Estate. Tons of potential so I'm at 93+
An early peak at 2013 Dominus Estate. Tons of potential so I'm at 93+
Feb 18th, 2016Needed more decanting time, but continued to open up with balanced, beautiful fruit. Needs another 10 years 😁
Needed more decanting time, but continued to open up with balanced, beautiful fruit. Needs another 10 years 😁
May 13th, 2023
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.
Mar 5th, 2023
In Palo Alto. 100 points across the board.
In Palo Alto. 100 points across the board.
Nov 27th, 2022