{"title":"Dominus Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominus sits at an unusual intersection of Napa terroir and Bordeaux pedigree. Christian Moueix established Dominus Estate in 1983 after recognising the potential of Napanook, a vineyard that had supplied fruit to important Napa Cabernets in the mid-twentieth century, bringing a Pomerol-trained perspective to a historic California site. Over time Moueix consolidated ownership and focused on dry farming and restrained winemaking designed to express the vineyard itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dominus-estate-dominus-proprietory-red-2019-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Dominus Proprietory Red 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Dominus Estate offers rich dark fruit aromas like black plum and cherries, with hints of tobacco and earthiness. The palate is complex and full-bodied, balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins. It's approachable now but will continue to develop beautifully with age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perotti-Brown | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 2, 2); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLPB 99+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 26, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eRP 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMay 31, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMar 14, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of crushed stone, lead pencil and licorice aromas that are extremely aromatic and bright. Black cherries, cloves and purple fruit, too. Full body and a round and ripe center-palate with a juicy interior. It opens at the end with a savory and juicy finish. Layered and beautiful. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDominus 2019 opens gradually with sweet tobacco, marjoram and jasmine leading to a resonant core of iron and black plum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage summary: 2019 was characterized by a wet winter and wet spring and contrasting temperatures. January was warmer than average followed by the coldest February since 1998. April was the second warmest April after 2013 and May was rainy and particularly cold. An early heatwave reaching 102 F on June 10th and 11th represented a violent change of temperature after a very cold month of May. With saturated soils and warm temperatures, the vines had exuberant shoot growth throughout the summer. Summer was warm with high temperatures from June to September higher than the historical average. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Start: September 29\u003cbr\u003eHarvest End: October 10\u003cbr\u003eBottling Date: June 2021\u003cbr\u003ePercent New Barrels: 40%\u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 3500\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 90%, Cabernet Franc: 4%, Petit Verdot: 6%\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974289113152,"sku":"RDUS20194135","price":495.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Domaine-Estate-Dominus_db1b6f47-9737-4e4d-bd4a-0a907edc8e9e.jpg?v=1706755381"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-dominus-proprietory-red-2014-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Dominus Proprietory Red 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2014 Dominus Estate is a structured and elegant Napa Valley red, offering layered aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and spice. The palate is rich and polished, with silky tannins, deep blue and red fruit, and earthy undertones. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, it showcases the character of a warm, dry vintage with fine balance and a long, focused finish. Built for longevity, this wine combines purity, complexity, and finesse.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Jan 9, 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoads of dark tobacco aromas with blackcurrants and black olives. Boysenberries, too. Full to medium body, ultra-fine tannins and lots of flavors of smoke, dried roasted chillis, black truffles, mushrooms and fruit. Bright acidity on the finish. Sexy and subtle austerity. Alluring. Very approachable now but better in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 29, 2016\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2016-2041\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014s, where the production of Napanook was only 2,200 cases and Dominus slightly more than the 2015 at 4,000 cases, was another early harvest, although somewhat later than 2015. The 2014 Dominus, which is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot really struts its stuff. Moueix's belief in dry farming seems to be paying off with stronger and stronger vintages, each successive year, and the 2014 is a sexy, opulent, layered, multidimensional wine with notes of red and blackcurrant, cedar wood, tobacco leaf , spice box and licorice. The color is a dense plum\/ruby\/purple, much like the Napanook. This is a beauty that is already drinking gorgeously ? as most 2014s are ? and will continue to evolve for 25 or so years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristian Moueix’s Dominus Estate continues to be one of California’s leaders in turning out gorgeously elegant, complex and long-lived wines. A magnum of 1991 from my cellar tasted several weeks before I left for California was pure perfection and evidence that at 25 years old, before he had built his stunning winery, great quality was coming from this iconic vineyard. The 2015s are certainly going to be one of his all-time great vintages, rivaling 2013, 2012, 2007, 2002, 2001 and his earliest classics, such as 1994 and 1991. Production in 2015 was about 3,000 cases of Napanook and 3,800 cases of Dominus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 1, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn initially reticent bouquet opens in the decanter and glass to reveal notes of blackberry, rich spice, tobacco leaf, elderberry and lily pollen. On the palate, fine, powdery tannins frame an elegant, deep wine with a lovely core of cool fruit. This will require some time in the cellar to reveal all its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 7% Cabernet Franc 86% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vivid expression of its unique site, Dominus is a profound and powerful wine, exemplifying purity. With articulated fruit and polished tannins, the wine has elegance, complexity, great length and improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY\u003cbr\u003e2014 was characterized by a very dry early winter with heavy rains in February and continued rainfall in March and April (February: 11.7 inches | March: 4 inches | April: 2 inches). Average temperatures were higher than historical averages, with minor heat spikes in June (101 F) and in July (103 F). No heat spikes were recorded in August or September. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003cbr\u003eDominus 2014 offers cardamom and forest floor aromas with deep blue fruit, silky tannins in focused layers and a beautiful, long nish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Start: September 2\u003cbr\u003eHarvest End: September 30\u003cbr\u003eBottling Date: July 2016\u003cbr\u003ePercent New Barrels: 40%\u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 4300\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 86%, Cabernet Franc: 7%, Petit Verdot: 7%\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 2017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982363312192,"sku":"RDUS20144129","price":470.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/DomaineEstateDominus.jpg?v=1712585789"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-napanook-2015-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Napanook 2015 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2015 Napanook is a polished and expressive Napa Valley red with aromas of violet, blackberry, cassis, blue plum and forest flowers, complemented by dark chocolate, liquorice, menthol and subtle sandalwood. The medium to full-bodied palate is generous and refined, supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Elegant rather than overly heavy, it finishes long with layers of dark fruit, spice and earthy complexity. The producer describes the wine as medium-bodied with refined tannins and a sleek, persistent finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 13, 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fantastic on the nose with blackberries and forest flowers. Very aromatic. Full body with soft, well-integrated and medium-grained tannins. Undertones of black olives. Love the hints of sandalwood. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 29, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drought year brought very little rainfall heading into spring. Alluring, expressive notes of capsicum, red currants, dusty minerals, sandalwood and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied with profound and expressive earthy notes, like rich hummus scented with iron-stone minerals. A fabulous saline quality and refined, tea-like tannins are featherweight but present, while a spine of firm acidity is thoroughly refreshing. The finish is exceptionally long and filled with baked cherry notes, spiced plums, and wonderful savoury brown spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 1, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2017-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in July 2017, Dominus' more approachable, less tannic sister wine, Napanook, is a blend this year of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Napanook Proprietary Red Wine is redolent of cr?me de cassis, potpourri, plum preserves and violets with hints of dark chocolate, menthol, licorice and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is densely packed with black fruit preserves and earthy layers, supported by firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins and finishing with great length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Moueix began our tasting of the 2015 vintage with a big smile. “We loved the vintage from the beginning,” he commented simply. Dominus winemaker Tod Mostero explained why 2015 was special: “We had a lot of winter rain—15 inches in December 2014. But then we had a very dry spring—just two inches in March and April. This equated to less vegetative growth, because when you have very little rain in spring, the vegetative growth tends to be limited. This means you need less water in the summer, since the vines prepare themselves for a dry growing season. Because we dry farm, the roots grow deeper and access water that normally wouldn’t be available. We had a similar profile in 2013. The 2015 temperatures were higher than normal but not excessive. Yields were about the same as 2013—smaller than average. The grapes were small. We experienced an early budburst, flowering and harvest, with harvest starting on September 2nd and finished by September 30th.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt dark crimson in color, with a fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds. The entry on the palate is round, but firm; precise and enveloping. Well-balanced tannins open throughout the evolution, and linger on the finish with cherries, cedar and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNapanook 2015, with its nose of violet is reminiscent of a fine Pomerol. Delivering fresh blue plums and notes of game, the wine is enveloped in refined tannins and is medium bodied. It displays a sleek finish and a notable length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage Summary\u003cbr\u003e2015 was characterized by a wet winter, which replenished the soil?s water reserve, followed by a dry spring. A sudden cooling of temperatures in May affected the bloom and reduced the size and number of berries per cluster. 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Full-bodied with firm tannins and seamless freshness, it has a lingering perfumed finish. With time, it reveals the estate's mineral signature. Despite a challenging growing season, only 1,400 cases were made. Best enjoyed after a few years of aging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 14, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is so drinkable now. Savory and yummy. Lots of blackberries, blueberries and currants. Full-to medium-bodied, tight and silky with beautiful freshness and finesse. So long and caressing, yet tightly grained tannins give it tension. Lovely drinkability. Available April 2020. Drink or hold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 31, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date: 2020-2032\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was about 40% of a normal crop this year due to strict selection. Grapes were harvested from September 21 to October 3 and the wine was bottled in May 2019. The 2017 Napanook is made up of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot and was aged in 20% new French oak barrels. Deep purple-black in color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notions of warm black cherries, blackberry compote and crushed black currants with touches of dark chocolate, licorice, fertile loam, underbrush, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of lilacs. Full-bodied with a firm level of grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the bold, spicy black fruit layers, it finishes on a lingering perfumed note. With further time, it begins to reveal the mineral signature of the estate, delivering a glimpse at the gravitas to come with 5-7 years in the cellar. 1,400 cases were made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It dark crimson in color, with a fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds. The entry on the palate is round, but firm; precise and enveloping. Well-balanced tannins open throughout the evolution, and linger on the finish with cherries, cedar and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTE \u003cbr\u003eNapanook 2017 offers rosehip, orange zest, warm spice and pomegranate with deep earth notes, silex and a gripping finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY \u003cbr\u003eA very wet winter and spring, seasonal rainfall was twice the historical average. With soil water reserves full and warm temperatures in May and June, vines grew quickly and luxuriantly. Several significant heat waves were recorded in June, July, August, and September with a record-breaking 112 F on September 1st. Ripening was fast and homogenous. The severe heat wave before harvest induced significant crop loss. To maintain quality, fruit selection was critical and resulted in our smallest vintage since 1996 (our very first vintage). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 89%, Cabernet Franc: 9 %, Petit Verdot: 2% \u003cbr\u003eHarvest Start: September 21 \u003cbr\u003eHarvest End: October 3 (before the fires October 8) \u003cbr\u003eBottling Date: May 2019 \u003cbr\u003ePercent New Barrels: 20% \u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 1400 \u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 2020 \u003cbr\u003eBudbreak: March 31 \u003cbr\u003eBloom: May 18 \u003cbr\u003eVeraison: July 30\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982374256704,"sku":"RDUS20174142","price":148.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/dominus-estate-napanook-2017-750ml.jpg?v=1760125459"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-napanook-2010-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Napanook 2010 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2010 Napanook, with 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, showcases a vibrant nose of cassis, wild berries, pencil shavings, and exotic spices. The wine is deep, layered, and intense, with fine tannins and bright acidity. Its exuberant style and balance make it compelling, with notes of plum, licorice, and cherries. A long finish and good aging potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: What makes a wine collectible\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2050 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brooding bouquet of cassis, wild berries, pencil shavings and exotic spice is followed by a deep, layered and intense wine, framed by fine tannins and bright acidity. There is a vibrancy and energy to this wine that makes it particularly compelling, no doubt partly thanks to the long, cool growing season, but also in keeping with all the work Dominus has been doing in their vineyards to balance the vines and prevent sun burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 14, 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and floral with berry, light cedar and chocolate character. Full body with a dense center palate and gorgeous berry, chocolate and hazelnut. Long finish. One of the best Napanooks ever. Second wine of Dominus. 98% cabernet sauvignon and 2% petit verdot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 31, 2013\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2013-2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 Napanook (98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot) reveals a pungent, spicy, earthy, slightly herbal nose, and an exuberant mouthfeel with lots of plum, licorice, red and black currants and a hint of sweet cherries. The wine is slightly more in-your-face and aggressive than most Napanooks, but I enjoyed its exuberant style. Drink this beautiful 2010 over the next 12-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the harvest dates for the 2009 through 2012 Napanook and Dominus reveals that none of these were early, very warm years, such as 2013 is promising to be in northern California. For example, in 2009 the harvest took place between October 5 and 12; 2010 between October 4 and 23; 2011 between October 15 and 24; and 2012 between October 9 and 21. Production has remained steady because the estate crop-thins as much as 50% of the harvest to ensure bunch regularity, even ripening and reasonable yields. The second wine, Napanook, tends to come in around 3,000 cases per year, and Dominus around 5,000 cases per year. I was joking with Christian Moueix when I visited the winery and I told him I am one of the geezers old enough to remember his first vintage of 1983, which was tasted at the Rombauer Cellars until he moved to what appears to be an old bank building in downtown St. Helena, after which they constructed a spectacular winery in Yountville that resembles an extension of their historic terroir. Another great vintage, the 2012s have slightly lower alcohols than the 2009s and 2010s, which surprised me given the exuberant nature of this vintage and its boisterous fruit and glycerin. I was shocked to realize that 2013 will mark over thirty vintages for Christian Moueix and Dominus, not to mention my visits each year. How time flies! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It dark crimson in color, with a fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds. The entry on the palate is round, but firm; precise and enveloping. Well-balanced tannins open throughout the evolution, and linger on the finish with cherries, cedar and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet oral notes and mesquite emerge in the 2010 Napanook. Generous yet restrained, the wine shows minerality and notes of dried herbs followed by caramelized orange peel, bing cherry and exotic spice avors. e nish is long and balanced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY \u003cbr\u003eThe 2010 season began with a cool and wet spring, resulting in a late bud break, flowering and veraison. Summer was also cool but a record-breaking heat wave (107°F) marked the end of August. e heat of late summer and early fall resulted in an extraordinary concentration of tannins and color. 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Expressing the depth of its exceptional terroir, it offers notes of lively blue plum, pomegranate, and rose petal, supported by a round structure and a refined, delicate finish. Sustainably dry-farmed and minimally handled, this wine is a pure, youthful expression of Napa Valley heritage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively blue plum, pomegranate, rose petal, round structure and delicate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville, California, Othello is a wine that expresses the singularity of its exceptional terroir and is accessible and enjoyable in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bordeaux blend, the wine is forthcoming with lovely aromas of red fruit, round, silky tannins and an abounding brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was at the famed Napanook vineyard that Christian Moueix established Dominus Estate in 1983. An historical site, it was the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines in the 1940's and 1950's. Notably, the vineyard's history can be traced back to Napa Valley's beginnings, when in 1838 George Yount, for whom the town of Yountville was named, first planted grapevines there. Today, the vineyard produces three wines: Dominus, its flagship, Napanook, and Othello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA model for its sustainable farming practices, the Napanook vineyard has been hailed for its dry-farming, which shuns watering the vines, thus spurring them to draw deeply on the land?s unique geology. Meticulous viticultural and winemaking practices are undertaken with the objective of producing wines that are pure, balanced and complex. Minimal intervention and restraint throughout the process of grape berry selection, fermentation and aging preserve the character of the fruit. The resulting wines are an expression of this unique vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation: Napa Valley\u003cbr\u003eDirector: Julia Levitan\u003cbr\u003eTechnical director: Tod Mostero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard size: 42 hectares (103 acres)\u003cbr\u003eSoil types: Gravelly and clay loam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard grape varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eViticulture: Dry-farming (no irrigation), Soil tillage (French plow), Vine growth management adapted to the climatic conditions\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Manual harvest: sunny side of the vines picked a few days before the shady side Manual and optical sorting\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: Gentle pump-overs and extraction\u003cbr\u003eAging: In French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40411312357440,"sku":"RDUS20164491","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/othello-by-dominus-750ml.jpg?v=1755088364"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-dominus-proprietory-red-2020-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Dominus Proprietory Red 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDominus 2020 captures the tension between Napa Valley power and Bordeaux finesse. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc, it reveals deep layers of blackcurrant, plum, cocoa, and graphite framed by velvety tannins and remarkable freshness. Despite the heat and low yields of the vintage, the wine maintains its hallmark precision and poise, finishing with floral lift and seamless balance. A timeless expression of meticulous vineyard care and restrained elegance — a modern classic from the heart of Yountville.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 28, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2035 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a good decant, the compact, quiet bouquet of this 2020 Dominus begins to show off, exhibiting perfumed aromatics of dark-toned berry fruit, blood orange, and cocoa nibs. It boasts impressive staying power with a real depth of concentration of fruit. Long strands of velvety tannins are interwoven around pure and symphonic black-toned fruit, while bright and present acidity provides the kind of lift that makes the wine seem almost featherweight. A beautiful red florality envelops the finish. Winemaker Tod Mostero said that hours before the Glass Fire on 27 September, they had just brought in the last of their grapes. It's a good thing, too, because it's a splendid wine and deserves to share the spotlight with the best wines of the vintage. Aged 16-18 months in 40% new French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 11, 11); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003eJS 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 14, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of graphite, wet earth, and lavender. Sandalwood. Full-bodied with an impressive and refined structure that runs deep and vertical in the wine. Chewy. Hints of chocolate and hazelnut at the end. Needs five or six years to soften.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJun 8, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent wine, even if not a great Dominus, the 2020 Dominus delivers waves of dark fruit—think predominantly cassis. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and richly textured, perhaps a bit warm and open-knit because of the summer's heat, but with a long, velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirector of Viticulture and Winemaking Tod Mostero pointed out that low-rainfall years—like 2020—can be some of the best performers at Dominus. That said, when rainfall is just a bit more than half of the average of the past 25 years, it can't help but impact the wine. Coupled with the season's warmth, yields were down substantially.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccording to Mostero, the grapes were going through veraison by the end of July, and were then hit by three successive heat episodes: August 13–15, with temperatures hitting 102, 106 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit; August 18–19, with temps peaking at 102 and 106; and September 5–7, with highs of 105, 112 and 114. Even with the fruiting-zone misters, which can drop temperatures by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and the site's dry farming, crews had to go through the vineyard to drop raisined and sunburned fruit. After picking, the fruit was then sorted extensively by hand and run through an optical sorter. Harvesting wrapped up prior to the Glass Fire ignition on September 27. \"We set up HEPA filters to try to keep the smoky air out of the winery as much as we could,\" said Mostero. \"When we taste, smoke isn't an issue, but we taste the heat spikes; and we produced only 30% of a normal crop.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003cbr\u003eFloral, jasmine tea, saddle leather, blue plum, weightless, lifted with a resonant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY\u003cbr\u003eThe 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”).\u003cbr\u003eWith 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40773580030016,"sku":"RDUS20204487","price":545.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Domaine-Estate-Dominus.jpg?v=1706755361"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-dominus-proprietory-red-2021-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Dominus Proprietory Red 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDominus Estate’s 2021 Dominus is an exceptional Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, earning a perfect 100 points from Decanter alongside JS 99 and RP 98+. Deeply expressive and beautifully balanced, it layers ripe blackberry, black cherry and cassis with rose petals, graphite, crushed stone, spice and subtle mocha. The palate is full-bodied yet remarkably polished, with dense, velvety tannins, vibrant freshness and extraordinary length. Crafted from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, this is a profound and age-worthy Dominus that will reward patience in the cellar, with a drinking window extending to 2050.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(144, 2, 2); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 29, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperbly aromatic, polished, and balanced. Tannins are plump, pliant, and extremely long, with a beautiful velvety quality. Ripe blackberry, spiced plums, and black cherry fruits are super-expressive and imbued with this spicebush note, which is a shrub bush that grows near the vineyard and, when crushed in the palm of your hand in the thick of summer, reveals a high-toned minty-citrusy note, which is very present on the palate. The minerality is perfectly expressed as iron and stone, and the finish is exceedingly long, nuanced by mocha, loamy earth, and wildflowers, and resolves with tremendous freshness. Just splendid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eJS 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eFeb 20, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purity of the cabernet fruit is so enticing, with blackcurrant, rose petals, nettles and subtle graphite. Touches of terra cotta and licorice. Full-bodied with super integrated tannins that are wonderfully polished, giving a cashmere texture that is really luxurious to taste at this early stage. It is quenching and so delicious already. 95% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. Needs three to four years to come around but already a joy to taste. Try after 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eRP 98+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eFeb 28, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2028-2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Dominus is a 3,700-case blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, with 40% of the wine matured in new French oak. Black cherries and cassis lead the way, accented by scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings. It's full-bodied, rich and concentrated, dark and intense, with ample tannins, but those tannins are ripe and well-rounded without being overly soft or creamy, gliding easily into a long, mocha-tinged finish. As a whole, the wine exhibits wonderful balance, even if it will benefit from 5 or 10 years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollowers of the Napa Valley scene will no doubt already be aware that Dominus didn't release a 2022. The extreme heat that struck Napa around Labor Day and extended for a week or so took its toll on the dry-farmed vines in the Napanook Vineyard surrounding the winery. \"There's nothing we won't do to make the wine as good as we can,\" said Director of Viticulture and Winemaking Tod Mostero. Ultimately, he didn't feel the wines were up to the estate's exacting standards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn contrast, Mostero said, \"Twenty-one is one of those vintages that's easy to talk about because we can characterize it pretty simply. It was a dry vintage. … Drought years are usually our best years—because we're dry farmed, the plants set less foliage. The summer was warm, not hot. … Post-veraison was moderate, without heat spikes. In August and September, we had a couple of low-100-degree days but nothing dramatic. Harvest extended from September 16 through October 1.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe three wines reviewed here roughly represent three different sectors of the vineyard, with Othello being drawn from the front portion of the property, with the highest proportion of silt and clay. Napanook derives from the blocks just behind the winery, while Dominus itself comes from the stoniest blocks furthest from Highway 29, pushed up against the Mayacamas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eJR 17.5+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eApr 23, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2031-2041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-goWbiv loNZbm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDominus comes from the piece of the namesake property that is nearest the foothills and has a combination of deep stone and gravelly loam. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Matured in 40% new French oak. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDeep purple. The tightest, least-giving nose of the three wines from this property (Othello and Napanook being the others). However, as it opens, it yields spice and black, brooding fruit. Super-fine tannin – dense and building. Fresh acidity that balances the tannin and brooding fruit. Needs so much more time. Quite lengthy. Oak is incredibly well integrated. Samantha Cole-Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eVoluptuous and vibrant, dense evergreen forest oor, incense, profound depth, rich plum and an extremely long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage 2021 Summary\u003cbr\u003ee vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 14” of rain (July 2020 to June 2021, historical average: 31”). 2021 was the second consecutive year of a drought that started in January 2020.\u003cbr\u003eTemperatures were constantly warm over the growing season, moderately higher than the historical average and remained consistent throughout the ripening period. the weather conditions in 2021 favored an early hydric constraint which promoted production of small\u003cbr\u003eberries with high levels of phenolic compounds and deeply intense aromas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41333691056192,"sku":"RDUS20214523","price":449.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Domaine-Estate-Dominus_db1b6f47-9737-4e4d-bd4a-0a907edc8e9e.jpg?v=1706755381"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/collections\/producer-dominus.jpg?v=1790149666","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/dominus-estate.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}