LM Segal
Modest showing for a profound wine. A slightly tannic and drying tail was the sole detractor from a perfectly balanced, wonderfully integrated and cassis-laden gem.
Modest showing for a profound wine. A slightly tannic and drying tail was the sole detractor from a perfectly balanced, wonderfully integrated and cassis-laden gem.
9.4Jay Eagan
A little tried on the first sip but 45 minutes in it is dark plum with leather and a cigar box finish that last 15 - 20 seconds. That said time to drink ‘em.
A little tried on the first sip but 45 minutes in it is dark plum with leather and a cigar box finish that last 15 - 20 seconds. That said time to drink ‘em.
9.4Rick Baumgarten
First bottle in our Dominus vertical from ‘01 to ‘13 at Formento. It didn’t get any better as this was the consensus WOTN. 2001 Napa Cabs remain awesome.
First bottle in our Dominus vertical from ‘01 to ‘13 at Formento. It didn’t get any better as this was the consensus WOTN. 2001 Napa Cabs remain awesome.
9.7Bill Bender
Fine integrated tannins combined with a plush core of blackberry fruit, lead pencil, coffee grounds and sweet licorice. This was truly phenomenal. Not fading in the least. Powerful and dense with a velvet smooth sexy finish.
Fine integrated tannins combined with a plush core of blackberry fruit, lead pencil, coffee grounds and sweet licorice. This was truly phenomenal. Not fading in the least. Powerful and dense with a velvet smooth sexy finish.
9.6Andrew S
Medium purple in the glass with a touch of brick reflections at the rim. Fairly closed nose at first, opened up over 1-2 hours. Dark berries, anise, vanilla. Caramel and sweeter tannins. Nice length and balance. Half the groups favorite. My third favorite.
Medium purple in the glass with a touch of brick reflections at the rim. Fairly closed nose at first, opened up over 1-2 hours. Dark berries, anise, vanilla. Caramel and sweeter tannins. Nice length and balance. Half the groups favorite. My third favorite.
9.3Lynn La Chapelle
One of my favorite Napa cabs in the Bordeaux style
One of my favorite Napa cabs in the Bordeaux style
9.3Jonathan Maltus
Thought it was Bordeaux
Thought it was Bordeaux
9.4Henrik Poulsen
Impressive but still sooo young. I hope to revisit many times over the next 10-30+ years.
Impressive but still sooo young. I hope to revisit many times over the next 10-30+ years.
9.4Scott Becker
2001 - in a great drinking window right now. Still plenty of fruit.
2001 - in a great drinking window right now. Still plenty of fruit.
9.6Darin Kendrick
Must buy more older Dominus
Must buy more older Dominus
9.1Location
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