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Dominus Estate Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot brought up in 40% new French oak. With an essence of Cabernet-like character in its darker currants green tobacco cedar graphite and floral aromas and flavors this gorgeous wine is full-bodied and has bright yet integrated acidity polished tannins and a great great finish. It’s just gorgeously put together and a magical flawless wine. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity but will evolve for 40-50 years in cold cellars. It is as good as it gets in classic age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon! 100 points. -Jeb Dunnuck
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Rob Brobst III 
Utter perfection on a 2 hour decant
Utter perfection on a 2 hour decant
10
Sipping Fine Wine
Tried twice! Napa property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. Blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc,5% Petit Verdot, aged 40% new French oak, dark Ruby, aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco & cedar. Palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry & cassis with vanilla, cacao & espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral & slight earthy character. Needs 6 years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! Good as Cab gets!
Tried twice! Napa property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. Blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc,5% Petit Verdot, aged 40% new French oak, dark Ruby, aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco & cedar. Palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry & cassis with vanilla, cacao & espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral & slight earthy character. Needs 6 years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! Good as Cab gets!
9.8Sipping Fine Wine
Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc & 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new French oak, dark Ruby with aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco and cedar. On the palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral and slight earthy character. Needs a half dozen years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! As good as Cab gets!
Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix; wine is bottled at historic Napanook Vineyard. A blend of 89% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc & 5% Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new French oak, dark Ruby with aromas of dark currant-like berries, tobacco and cedar. On the palate layers of ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis with vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, fine soft integrated tannins, long finish ending with floral, fruit, mineral and slight earthy character. Needs a half dozen years in the bottle but will last 20+ years! As good as Cab gets!
10
jesus g
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
These were not easy to get.
These were not easy to get.
9.4
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The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
9.8
Adam Gäfvert
So appealing for such a young Dominus. Bursting aromatics of ripe currants, blueberries, baking spice, flowers, green leafs, pepper, iron. I know Dominus ages gracefully but this is a treat to drink already today.
So appealing for such a young Dominus. Bursting aromatics of ripe currants, blueberries, baking spice, flowers, green leafs, pepper, iron. I know Dominus ages gracefully but this is a treat to drink already today.
9.7
Herb Listen
At Wolfgang’s steakhouse in NYC Cheryl’s Bday May 2023
At Wolfgang’s steakhouse in NYC Cheryl’s Bday May 2023
9.7
Paul T HB
Its improved since last time Has a couple
Its improved since last time Has a couple
9.8Paul T HB
Needed to try one early, opened on Monday, poured a glass then immediately recorked the bottle. Decanted 4 hours the following day, obviously still 20 years too early, no amount of air makes up for bottle age. Spectator # 1 for the year plus a couple professionals gave it
Needed to try one early, opened on Monday, poured a glass then immediately recorked the bottle. Decanted 4 hours the following day, obviously still 20 years too early, no amount of air makes up for bottle age. Spectator # 1 for the year plus a couple professionals gave it
9.7
Jonathan Bennett
Gorgeous and full bodied & what a finish!
Gorgeous and full bodied & what a finish!
9.4
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