Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red (2020) 750 ML

Producer Notes: Tasting Notes: Floral, jasmine tea, saddle leather, blue plum, weightless, lifted with a resonant finish. VIntage Summary: The vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 17” of rain from July 2019 to June 2020 (the historical average: 31”). With warm temperatures in the spring and our well-drained soils, the vines developed balanced shoot growth. Summer temperatures were consistently warm, allowing for a rapid and homogenous ripening. Fastidious selection by hand as well as optical sorting were critical in eliminating any berries impacted by the heat. The end result was a very small crop of good quality. Blend: Harvest Start: Harvest End: Percent New Barrels: Cases Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon: 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5% September 16 September 27 40% 1600 cases produced Reviews: "This throws off dense kirsch and linzer torte aromas and flavors, along with a mix of smoldering tobacco, leather, warm paving stone and licorice root hints that provide a brooding edge on the back end. Surprisingly backward (for the vintage) and impressively done. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040." Wine Spectator 95 Points