Dominus Napa Valley Red 2001
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BN#151857 |
| Category | Red Wine |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot |
| Region | California : Napa Valley |
| Producer | Dominus |
Dominus
The 2001 vintage is truly a classic and will benefit from years of aging. This vintage was characterized by an early bloom and long growing season that yielded grapes of exceptional maturity. This wine has the unique ability to be rich and complex while possessing a smooth and silky texture.
Wine Advocate
The impeccably made 2001 Dominus boasts a dense plum/purple color in addition to a fragrant, promising perfume of cocoa, cedar, coffee, roasted herbs, and copious quantities of black fruits. There are 7,000 cases of this 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot blend. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with sweet but noticeable tannin, a layered mid-palate, and a long finish with obvious tannin, it will require 3-4 years of cellaring. It should last for two decades.
Score: 95. —Robert Parker, December 2003.Wine Enthusiast
As good as the 2001 Napanook is, this wine is more intense. The fruit is lusher, the oak newer, the control more complete, but the kicker is the tannins. They're powerful and dusty, and conceal the flamboyance, for now. Needs time; hold until 2010 and beyond.
Score: 94. —Steve Heimoff, October 01, 2004.Customers who purchased this item also bought:
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