Napanook

Name: Dominus Estate Napanook 2018
Brand: Collectors Wine World GmbH
SKU: 12539
Price: 85.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Dominus Estate

USA | California | Napa Valley

85,00€

(113,33€/l)

jahrgang:

0.75 l Flasche

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The 2018 Napanook has a deep garnet-purple color and exudes a lively aroma of fresh blueberries, black cherries, crushed blackcurrants and blackcurrant jelly with a hint of pencil shavings, red roses and dusty earth, as well as a hint of bay leaves. On the palate it is medium-bodied, very dense and reveals many mineral and spicy nuances between the expressive notes of black and red fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and a strong freshness, ending with a convincing herbal note.

Characteristics

Expansion: 16 months in 20% new barriques

Grape varieties: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Ready to drink: Now – 2036

Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer / Importer: Dominus Estate, 2570 Napanook Road, Yountville, CA 94599, USA

winery

Dominus Estate In the late 1960s, while studying at the University of California, Christian Moueix, a respected winemaker from Bordeaux, fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. After graduating, he returned home to manage the family vineyards, including Château Petrus. His love for Napa Valley remained and in 1981 he discovered the historic Napanook Vineyard, which had provided the grapes for some of the best Napa Valley wines in the 1940s and 50s. He took it over together with his cousin, the oenologist Jean-Claude Berrout. The vineyards cover 50 hectares of vines, some of which are still planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc dating back to 1880. These are the oldest vines in Napa County. The wines of the Dominus Estate are known today for their elegance, complexity and finesse. In addition to the world-famous “Dominus”, wines such as “Napanook” and “Othello” are produced, which are also highly regarded.

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