This spectacularly complex, rich wine magically combines the finest elements of Napa Valley (strength, ripeness, and full body) with those of Bordeaux (finesse, elegance, and complexity). The opaque dark ruby/purple color suggests considerable intensity, low yields, and great richness. A huge, soaring bouquet offers aromas of cassis, black-cherries, subtle herbs, vanillin, and spices. This full-bodied, voluptuously-textured, super-concentrated, multi-dimensional wine is more flattering and opulent that previous Dominus vintages, which tended to be tannic as well as rich. Although approachable and already complex (I have already consumed three bottles), the magnificent 1990 Dominus should evolve gracefully for 20-30 years... Robert Parker
Doug Kahn
In a great place. Lots of green pepper, but quite pleasant
In a great place. Lots of green pepper, but quite pleasant
9.5Sean Razee
Master Sommelier
1990 vintage - powerful wine with strong red cherry and coffee flavors. Sweet pepper and underbrush. Very nicely balanced mid palate and finish.
1990 vintage - powerful wine with strong red cherry and coffee flavors. Sweet pepper and underbrush. Very nicely balanced mid palate and finish.
9.1Yianni Stone
3L.
3L.
9.2Christopher A. Weed
Director of Operations/Wine Specialist Spectrum Wine Auctions
Dominus '90
Dominus '90
9.3Mike Dombrow
Buyer Sunfish Cellars
Finely grained wine. Like a well matured and patina'd chair cut from quarter sawn white oak. Napa from the time of giants.
Finely grained wine. Like a well matured and patina'd chair cut from quarter sawn white oak. Napa from the time of giants.
9.7Scott Claffee
International man of mystery.
International man of mystery.
9.4Richard Brierley
Head of Fine Wines Vanquish London
Christian sans barbe!
Christian sans barbe!
8.6Jasmine Hirsch
Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance
So many great wines at TWE this weekend.
So many great wines at TWE this weekend.
8.8Pam Starr
Owner/Winemaker Crocker & Starr Wines
1990 dominus six liter. Seamless
1990 dominus six liter. Seamless
9.3Yianni Stone
Excellent claret. Great typicity and herbaceous, mineral driven tannin profile. Easily mistakable for Pauillac.
Excellent claret. Great typicity and herbaceous, mineral driven tannin profile. Easily mistakable for Pauillac.
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