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2018 Dominus Napanook

By Dominus

The 2018 Dominus Napanook from Dominus, Napa Valley, USA

A narrative entailing one of the most enigmatic wines of the historic region of Napa Valley, USA, the 2018 Dominus Napanook from Dominus is the masterpiece of the season. The 2018 vintage stands tall amongst its peers having beautifully encapsulated the unique climate and terroir of this critiqued wine-making region.

 

Distilled Elegance, an Investment Worth Pursuing

The 2018 Dominus Napanook is testament to both the winery's dedication to uncompromising quality, and their nuanced understanding of the distinct conditions sweeping across Napa Valley in 2018. This had a profound effect on the final composition, making it an intriguing spectacle for fine wine investors.

This opulent vintage exhibits robustness that is laced with an undercurrent of surprising delicacy, creating a balanced duality that constantly wows any discerning palate. It carries a refined structure, palpable tannins married with an audacious ripeness and finish that reflects the echoes of that particular growing season.

 

Temperate Climate, Outstanding Result

In retrospect, 2018 was a year encompassing a relatively temperate climate for the Napa region. A mild summer followed by sligthly delayed harvest gave us this remarkable rendition of 2018 Dominus Napanook. The resulting wines are characterized by their exquisite structure and definitive capability to age.

As you delve into this vibrant ensemble of flavors that dance in sync with exploratory vigor, you will encounter notes of cassis, black cherry and exotic spices. Hints of liquorice and dried herbs are elegantly woven beneath these bold contours, making for an unforgettable sensory journey.

And so as the curtain falls upon this thrilling performance, the stage, still glowing in its residual resplendence, offers a silent promise: that the 2018 Dominus Napanook from Dominus, much like its predecessors, will continue to explore uncharted territories of authenticity and supreme delight in the world of fine wines from USA.

Market price (GBP)

£550.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

42.31

Scores and tasting notes

93

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Napanook leaps from the glass with vivacious scents of fresh blueberries, black cherries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant jelly with hints of pencil shavings, red roses and dusty soil plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate is very tightly wound, allowing glimpses at loads of mineral and savory nuances among the taut black and red fruit notes, supported by fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 26 February 2021

Vintage performance