Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.39 ratings

9.41 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

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

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9.4

A fabulous effort, the 2019 Napanook punches well above its weight. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2019 is a big, generous wine that captures all the radiance of the late summer heat. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, licorice and incense fill out the layers. As always, I tasted the 2019 from two bottles, one opened on the spot, the second double decanted a few hours prior. Aeration makes a huge difference for this wine.

A fabulous effort, the 2019 Napanook punches well above its weight. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2019 is a big, generous wine that captures all the radiance of the late summer heat. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, licorice and incense fill out the layers. As always, I tasted the 2019 from two bottles, one opened on the spot, the second double decanted a few hours prior. Aeration makes a huge difference for this wine.

Feb 17th, 2023

9.4

Have to agree with the other ratings here. Great wine !

Have to agree with the other ratings here. Great wine !

Nov 26th, 2023

9.3

Cassis, hint of minerality, star anise, lighter tannin than expected, balanced, savory, dark chocolate, pomegranate

Cassis, hint of minerality, star anise, lighter tannin than expected, balanced, savory, dark chocolate, pomegranate

Mar 23rd, 2023

Melissa Housman

8.7

Not huge fruit, a bit more old world

Not huge fruit, a bit more old world

May 1st, 2022

Carsten Rudolph

9.3

Carsten had this 2 months ago

Carsten had this 2 months ago

Sep 16th, 2024

9.6

JB had this 6 months ago

JB had this 6 months ago

May 19th, 2024

9.5

James had this a year ago

James had this a year ago

Jun 1st, 2023

9.3

Brian had this 2 years ago

Brian had this 2 years ago

Feb 12th, 2023

9.5

Canon had this 2 years ago

Canon had this 2 years ago

Jan 28th, 2023