Dominus Estate Napanook 2020
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The second wine of acclaimed Napa producer Dominus but loaded with its own distinct personality, Napanook presents a bold and vibrant character. Its exuberant fruit, smooth structure, and medium bodied texture lend to its immediate appeal.
92/100 - A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the fruit for the 2020 Napanook (like the 2020 Dominus) was picked prior to the start of the Glass Fire on September 27. Scents of redcurrants and cherries lead the way, bolstered by notes of dark chocolate and mocha. It's medium to full-bodied and silky in feel, despite a touch of warmth on the palate, while the long finish picks up a hint of red capsicum and a touch of coarseness. - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
90/100 - The 2020 Napanook is terrific. Bold, juicy, and quite expressive, the 2020 has good energy and fruit pushed forward. Dusty, chocolaty tannins wrap it all together. The balance here is commendable for the year. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
96/100 - With a towering structure and solid composition, the Napanook delivers ripe red berries, gooseberry, and black cherry fruit. The aromatics possess a quiet intensity, which builds with good momentum on the palate, finding a broad and expansive medium to full-bodied palate with elegant strands of granular-textured tannins. Nicely delineated red cherry and blackberry fruits are infused with spicebush notes, an aromatic shrub brush surrounding the property, which layers in a distinct citrusy nuance. Quite compact upon opening, and decanting for at least half an hour is recommended—a solid effort in a challenging year. - Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter
95/100 - Aromas of currants, blackberries, fresh mushrooms and flowers. Medium-bodied with compacted fruit and integrated, fine tannins. Ripe fruit with reserve. Attractive and alluring. Excellent structure. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Give it at least five years to open and soften, but very attractive now. - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
On the nose, lots of red fruit with redcurrant, raspberry and red cherry dominant. Touches of cassis, rich dark chocolate, and roasted coffee also present.
On the palate, a more medium-bodied this vintage with a silky feel on the palate.
Capable of ageing for at least a decade-and-a-half, this wine will be best enjoyed after five years.
Try pairing with filet mignon, braised short-ribs, or herb-crusted New York Strip.
Bottle Size: 75CL
ABV: 14.5%
Vintage: 2020
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