The name may not ring any bells for the uninitiated but this wonderful Red Blend is the ‘second’ wine from none other than Dominus Vineyards. A winery long considered by many to be one of the finest in Napa, the vineyard was the basis for a partnership in 1981 and eventually purchased outright by Christian Moueix in 1995. If you are unfamiliar with his name, he grew up learning the wine business in the family wineries in Bordeaux including Chateau Petrus. This Bordeaux blend comprises 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc and is everything you would expect it to be and more.
The alluring nose of violets, lavender and dark fruits will draw you in to want to take a sip immediately but savor the moment. The mouthfeel is smooth and inviting with seamless layers of blackberry jam, dark raspberries, plums, chocolate, spices and oak with a long finish revealing just how much depth, complexity and elegance it takes to make such an impressive wine. If you don’t want to shell out $200 plus for their flagship wine but still curious about just how good it is, a bottle of Napanook at a fraction of the price will be an excellent alternative. This really is a wonderful wine and a must drink wine at least once in your life. Will cellar out to 2035.
Rating: 96pt: James Suckling.
Vine to Table 
This wine sounds amazing.
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