2018 Dominus Napanook Proprietary Red Wine
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | , , Petit Verdot |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2035 |
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When you hear the name Christian Moueix in the wine world, you immediately think of a legend. The famous wines of Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux and his reference Cabernet in Napa at Dominus Estate are iconic, almost priceless and this magical touch continues his work at the famous estate Napanook The Napanook is the 2nd wine from the line of Dominus Proprietary. The first wine is the name of the winery so simply Dominus Proprietary Red Wine and the 3rd wine is the Dominus Othello. Besides the serious price difference between the 3 wines, another big difference is mainly the accessibility. Everything is top quality because it is from Dominus but the Napanook and the Othello are made from the younger vines
Dominus Napanook Proprietary Red Wine is a very deep purple-black in colour, the Napanook is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon supplemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, matured in 20% new oak. A beautiful perfume of violets, anise, truffles and lavender over a core of warm cassis, blackberries and ripe plums plus hints of cedar (cigar box), chocolate and cardamom. The palate is medium to full and firmly structured with very ripe tannins, gradually revealing layers of black and blue fruit with lots of earthy tones, finishing with astonishing freshness and depth.
FACT: The Dominus Proprietary Red Wine was voted the best wine in the world by Wine Spectator in 2021.
ABOUT DOMINUS ESTATE
Dominus Estate, owned by renowned winemaker and CEO Christian Moueix (also owner of Pétrus, Trotanoy, La Fleur-Petrus, Hosanna, among others), is part of the Historical Landmark Napanook and is widely considered one of the oldest vineyards (1836) in Napa Valley, California.
The estate was purchased in 1946 by the legendary winemaker and visionary John Daniels, and passed to his daughters in 1970. In 1982, they entered into a partnership with Christian Moueix, and Dominus Estate was created. Moueix bought all the shares in 1995 and is now the sole owner. The first Dominus wine was released in 1983 and, thanks to Moueix's influence, it immediately gained international attention.
Dominus Estate produces a second wine, Napanook, first released in 1996, and a third called “Othello”, an entry-level wine. The estate covers 44 ha, divided into 14 parcels of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (87%). There is also some Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The Merlot grape has not been used for the “Grand Vin” since 2002, but it is still occasionally used in Napanook wines.
The winery, built in 1996, is made of stones held together with metal wire and represents the terroir of the vineyard. The architectural style is in complete harmony with the landscape and protects against the heat of the day and the cold of the night.
WINES CRAFTED FOR THE AGES: “EVERY GOOD CRAFTSMAN CONDUCTS A DIALOGUE BETWEEN CONCRETE PRACTICES AND THINKING.” RICHARD SENNETT
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | Dominus Estate |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93+
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022 - 2036
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Napanook leaps from the glass with vivacious scents of fresh blueberries, black cherries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant jelly with hints of pencil shavings, red roses and dusty soil plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate is very tightly wound, allowing glimpses at loads of mineral and savory nuances among the taut black and red fruit notes, supported by fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.
"This is an example of a cool ripening vintage," Dominus's technical director, Tod Mostero, said. "It was a late season—everything was late from budbreak onward. We started harvesting on October 1st, then we got about an inch of rain, so we stopped, then we started again on the 9th and continued to the 15th."
Proprietor Christian Moueix added, "We thought the elements of the 2018 vintage were very refined, and we wanted to play on that in the wine. It was the wines with a lot of delicacy and precision that went into the Dominus blend this year."
The grace, purity and precision of this 2018 Dominus is absolutely captivating right now. And yet, poised on the brink of perfection, its promise of something more with time in bottle is at the heart of its allure. Embrace this wine for the very fact that it doesn't give you everything up front and all at once.
Published: Feb 26, 2021
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James Suckling
Dominus Napa Valley Napanook 2018
Thursday, February 3, 2022
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2018
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Score
97
Gorgeous aromas of plums and currants with some wet earth, mushroom, bark and incense undertones. Woody. Medium-to full-bodied with such beautiful depth and length. So subtle and long. Fabulous harmony. One of the best I have ever tasted. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2033
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
The 2018 Napanook is every bit the charmer it was last year. Succulent and racy out of the glass, the 2018 is such a gorgeous wine. Silky tannins and generous fruit give the 2018 so much immediacy and appeal. Black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and licorice are pushed forward.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
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Dominus Estate, owned by famed winemaker and CEO Christian Moueix (also owner of Pétrus, Trotanoy, La Fleur-Petrus, Hosanna, among others), is part of the Napanook Historical Landmark and widely regarded as one of the oldest vineyards (1836) of Napa Valley, California. The estate was bought in 1946 by the legendary winemaker and visionary John Daniels, and passed to his daughters in 1970.
In 1982, they entered into a partnership with Christian Moueix, which resulted in Dominus Estate. Moueix bought all the shares in 1995 and is therefore now the sole owner. The first Dominus wine appeared in 1983 and immediately gained international attention thanks to the influence of Moueix.
Dominus Estate produces a second wine, Napanook, first marketed in 1996, and a third called “Othello”, an entry-level wine. The domain covers 44 hectares, divided into 14 plots with mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (87%). However, it also says some petit verdot and cabernet franc. The merlot grape has not been used for the “Grand Vin” since 2002, but is still occasionally used in the Napanook wines. The winery, which was built in 1996, is made of stones held together with metal wire and represents the terroir of the vineyard. The architectural style is completely in harmony with the landscape and protects against the heat during the day and the cold at night.
The vineyard's origins at the Napa Valley cult winery Dominus Estate date back to 1836, when it was known as the Napanook Vineyard. This makes it one of the oldest vineyards in California, and therefore also in the United States. Napanook later became part of the Inglenook winery, which in turn became the property of California wine pioneer John Daniel in 1946. After his death, his daughters Robin Lail and Marcia Smith inherited the 44-hectare Napanook vineyard in 1982 and asked oenologist Christian Moueix to partner with them. At the time, Christian Moueix was director and winemaker responsible for top Bordeaux wine estates such as Petrus, Château Trotanoy and Château La Fleur-Pétrus. With the first vintage 1983 of this new Californian
winery Christian Moueix chose the name Dominus Estate. The fact that Christian Moueix has pledged his heart to Dominus Estate, of which he has been the sole owner since 1995, is apparent from his total dedication and commitment to achieve the ultimate result. Dominus is a wine with a clear Bordeaux aristocracy with the use of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
When you hear the name Christian Moueix in the wine world, you immediately think of a legend. The famous wines of Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux and his reference Cabernet in Napa at Dominus Estate are iconic, almost priceless and this magical touch continues his work at the famous estate Napanook The Napanook is the 2nd wine from the line of Dominus Proprietary. The first wine is the name of the winery so simply Dominus Proprietary Red Wine and the 3rd wine is the Dominus Othello. Besides the serious price difference between the 3 wines, another big difference is mainly the accessibility. Everything is top quality because it is from Dominus but the Napanook and the Othello are made from the younger vines
Dominus Napanook Proprietary Red Wine is a very deep purple-black in colour, the Napanook is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon supplemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, matured in 20% new oak. A beautiful perfume of violets, anise, truffles and lavender over a core of warm cassis, blackberries and ripe plums plus hints of cedar (cigar box), chocolate and cardamom. The palate is medium to full and firmly structured with very ripe tannins, gradually revealing layers of black and blue fruit with lots of earthy tones, finishing with astonishing freshness and depth.
FACT: The Dominus Proprietary Red Wine was voted the best wine in the world by Wine Spectator in 2021.
ABOUT DOMINUS ESTATE
Dominus Estate, owned by renowned winemaker and CEO Christian Moueix (also owner of Pétrus, Trotanoy, La Fleur-Petrus, Hosanna, among others), is part of the Historical Landmark Napanook and is widely considered one of the oldest vineyards (1836) in Napa Valley, California.
The estate was purchased in 1946 by the legendary winemaker and visionary John Daniels, and passed to his daughters in 1970. In 1982, they entered into a partnership with Christian Moueix, and Dominus Estate was created. Moueix bought all the shares in 1995 and is now the sole owner. The first Dominus wine was released in 1983 and, thanks to Moueix's influence, it immediately gained international attention.
Dominus Estate produces a second wine, Napanook, first released in 1996, and a third called “Othello”, an entry-level wine. The estate covers 44 ha, divided into 14 parcels of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (87%). There is also some Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The Merlot grape has not been used for the “Grand Vin” since 2002, but it is still occasionally used in Napanook wines.
The winery, built in 1996, is made of stones held together with metal wire and represents the terroir of the vineyard. The architectural style is in complete harmony with the landscape and protects against the heat of the day and the cold of the night.
WINES CRAFTED FOR THE AGES: “EVERY GOOD CRAFTSMAN CONDUCTS A DIALOGUE BETWEEN CONCRETE PRACTICES AND THINKING.” RICHARD SENNETT
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | Dominus Estate |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93+
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2022 - 2036
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Napanook leaps from the glass with vivacious scents of fresh blueberries, black cherries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant jelly with hints of pencil shavings, red roses and dusty soil plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate is very tightly wound, allowing glimpses at loads of mineral and savory nuances among the taut black and red fruit notes, supported by fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.
"This is an example of a cool ripening vintage," Dominus's technical director, Tod Mostero, said. "It was a late season—everything was late from budbreak onward. We started harvesting on October 1st, then we got about an inch of rain, so we stopped, then we started again on the 9th and continued to the 15th."
Proprietor Christian Moueix added, "We thought the elements of the 2018 vintage were very refined, and we wanted to play on that in the wine. It was the wines with a lot of delicacy and precision that went into the Dominus blend this year."
The grace, purity and precision of this 2018 Dominus is absolutely captivating right now. And yet, poised on the brink of perfection, its promise of something more with time in bottle is at the heart of its allure. Embrace this wine for the very fact that it doesn't give you everything up front and all at once.
Published: Feb 26, 2021
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Dominus Napa Valley Napanook 2018
Thursday, February 3, 2022
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
Vintage2018
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
97
Gorgeous aromas of plums and currants with some wet earth, mushroom, bark and incense undertones. Woody. Medium-to full-bodied with such beautiful depth and length. So subtle and long. Fabulous harmony. One of the best I have ever tasted. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2033
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
The 2018 Napanook is every bit the charmer it was last year. Succulent and racy out of the glass, the 2018 is such a gorgeous wine. Silky tannins and generous fruit give the 2018 so much immediacy and appeal. Black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and licorice are pushed forward.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Dominus Estate, owned by famed winemaker and CEO Christian Moueix (also owner of Pétrus, Trotanoy, La Fleur-Petrus, Hosanna, among others), is part of the Napanook Historical Landmark and widely regarded as one of the oldest vineyards (1836) of Napa Valley, California. The estate was bought in 1946 by the legendary winemaker and visionary John Daniels, and passed to his daughters in 1970.
In 1982, they entered into a partnership with Christian Moueix, which resulted in Dominus Estate. Moueix bought all the shares in 1995 and is therefore now the sole owner. The first Dominus wine appeared in 1983 and immediately gained international attention thanks to the influence of Moueix.
Dominus Estate produces a second wine, Napanook, first marketed in 1996, and a third called “Othello”, an entry-level wine. The domain covers 44 hectares, divided into 14 plots with mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (87%). However, it also says some petit verdot and cabernet franc. The merlot grape has not been used for the “Grand Vin” since 2002, but is still occasionally used in the Napanook wines. The winery, which was built in 1996, is made of stones held together with metal wire and represents the terroir of the vineyard. The architectural style is completely in harmony with the landscape and protects against the heat during the day and the cold at night.
The vineyard's origins at the Napa Valley cult winery Dominus Estate date back to 1836, when it was known as the Napanook Vineyard. This makes it one of the oldest vineyards in California, and therefore also in the United States. Napanook later became part of the Inglenook winery, which in turn became the property of California wine pioneer John Daniel in 1946. After his death, his daughters Robin Lail and Marcia Smith inherited the 44-hectare Napanook vineyard in 1982 and asked oenologist Christian Moueix to partner with them. At the time, Christian Moueix was director and winemaker responsible for top Bordeaux wine estates such as Petrus, Château Trotanoy and Château La Fleur-Pétrus. With the first vintage 1983 of this new Californian
winery Christian Moueix chose the name Dominus Estate. The fact that Christian Moueix has pledged his heart to Dominus Estate, of which he has been the sole owner since 1995, is apparent from his total dedication and commitment to achieve the ultimate result. Dominus is a wine with a clear Bordeaux aristocracy with the use of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.