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Dominus 1988
HED50542
75 cl
13%
£300.00
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Rooted in values of quality, stewardship, tradition and innovation, the Dominus Estate team produces distinctive wines that express the essence of the historic Napanook vineyard. Known for complexity and balance, this Cabernet blend is structured, seamless and perfectly integrated. The 1988 vintage displays a rich nose reminiscent of cassis, cedar and tea. Soft and spicy in the mouth, with an elegant finish of subtle vanilla and cedar.
87
Vinous
Very good saturated red-ruby. Aromas of plum, chocolate and herbs; shows a port-like aspect yet smells like a low-pH wine. A wine of moderate concentration and flavor development, from fruit of modest ripeness. One-dimensional for Dominus. Finishes with rather strong, toothcoating tannins.Stephen Tanzer1st July 1999
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Along with Opus One, Dominus is one of the greatest examples of applying the Bordelais approach to winemaking to the great vineyards of the Napa Valley. Grapes are sourced from Yountville, specifically the historic Napanook vineyard, from which the winery's second wine takes its name.
The 'Grand Vin' is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot - a classic Bordeaux blend. After vinification, around 30% of the wine is loaded into new oak barrels for 15 months before bottling. Initial releases of Dominus met with mixed reviews, but since the late 1990s, the winery has established itself as one of the greatest in America.