Domaine Dominus Napa Valley 2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose slowly unfurls to unveil beguiling floral notes of candied violets and rose oil over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, giving way to notions of licorice, Indian spices, iron ore, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, intertwined with gorgeous floral and exotic spice accents, and framed by firm, finely grained tannins with seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. Tightly coiled with so much latent energy waiting to explode, this is a spectacular expression of the vintage and Napanook vineyard. Still tightly coiled, give it a good 6-7 years in the cellar before broaching, and allow it a few hours in a decanter if consumed before 2032. 3500 cases made, to be released in May 2022. 14.5% 2028-2060

*98+ pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous(Feb 2023)*

The 2019 Dominus is shockingly primary. A wine of tremendous density and power, the 2019 is also a wine for readers who can be patient, as it won't be ready to drink for another 10-15 years! Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, dried herbs and scorched earth lend striking complexity. The 2019 is a huge wine that needs time to come into its own. This is impressive, to say the least.

*98 pts Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, (May 2022)*

The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness. 2023-2040

Dominus Estate來自於波爾多右岸Pomerol的傳奇人物Christian Moueix之手。Christian Moueix曾經經營家族在Pomerol中最知名且傳奇的Pétrus酒廠。1983年Dominus Estate收成了第一批葡萄，並且一上市就迅速獲得極高評價，也因此有人稱Dominus Estate為加州的Pétrus，極受追崇。Dominus在拉丁語中的意思是上帝的園地，以此來強調他將會長期致力於管理和守護這塊土地，延續印第安人對土地的孺慕敬虔。