Dominus Estate - Napa Valley Red 2016

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RP

100

Price: $499.99

Sale Price: $399.99

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Producer	Dominus Estate
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Napa Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet Franc,  Petit Verdot
Vintage	2016
Sku	30248
Size	750ml
ABV	1.00%

Rainy days were spread out evenly over the course of a warmer than average winter (November to March: 31.2 inches total, 11.2 inches in March). With soil water reserves full, vines grew quickly with dense canopies. Bloom and veraison unfolded in warm and dry conditions and one heat spike of 103 F was recorded on July 26th.
Ripening slowed down in August because of coooler temperatures and late morning fog. Fruit de-leafing and higher temperatures in September (99.2 F on the 18th, 100.8 F on the 25th, 100 F on the 26th) helped fruit to ripen consistently.

deep purple-black in color, offering up subtle notions of potpourri, Indian spices, cigar box and iron ore. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a densely packed mid-palate and oodles of freshness framed by very ripe, finely grained tannins and laced with compelling earthy accents. It offers incredible vibrancy with tons of black and red fruit