Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.110 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Top Notes For

8.9

I’m an unabashed fan boy for the Estate wine—the ‘90, ‘91 and ‘94 are especially impressive examples that come to mind—but I’ve never connected with Napanook. The ‘96 is no exception. It initially delivered nice aged mushroom, cedar and bramble with a sweet cherry core of fruit but that faded quickly and green notes, muddled nondescript red fruit and bitter black coffee flavors took over and ruined the party.

I’m an unabashed fan boy for the Estate wine—the ‘90, ‘91 and ‘94 are especially impressive examples that come to mind—but I’ve never connected with Napanook. The ‘96 is no exception. It initially delivered nice aged mushroom, cedar and bramble with a sweet cherry core of fruit but that faded quickly and green notes, muddled nondescript red fruit and bitter black coffee flavors took over and ruined the party.

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2020

9.3

Youth w/o youth.

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Mar 5th, 2017

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9.3

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Feb 15th, 2017

8.0

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