1992 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Pop and pour. Purple with ruby swirls, still looking bright. The nose is nice. Cassis, dried currents, tobacco and dust. On the palate, this took some time to open and then was singing. At peak or perhaps just a bit past, this won't last as long as the 01 or the 94, but it has plenty of great drinking left. Layers of cassis, dried fruits and dry earth. Good balance. Very food friendly. A lot in common with and older Bordeaux but still has some energy and sunshine screaming California.

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1992 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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1992

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$179.00USD

Ho fortunate to be able to taste this wine again. This was opened at a friend's birthday party and as you might expect, it went quickly. Luckily for me, they made sure I got a glass! The 92 is often overlooked between the 91 and 94 (and even the 93), but 1992 was a very good year too. The 92 is drinking quite well right now if starting to show a bit of age. Garnet in color, ruby at the rim. The nose takes one to Bordeaux. Gorgeous combination of cassis, tobacco, slight dust and slight leather with just a hint of dried fruits. On the palate, this is delicious. Layers of cassis over

2010 Dominus Estate, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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2010

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A+

Current Price:

$260.00USD

Dominus is one of the greats. The same owners as Petrus in Bordeaux, they make what is generally believed to be the most Bordeaux styled wine in Napa. But it is also something of California with sunshine and ripeness. This bottle had been decanted for a couple of hours. Deep purple in color. The nose has cassis, black cherries, cigar box and slight earthiness. On the palate, this has light tannins. Cassis is prominent with underlying earthiness. Tight layers that unwind in the glass. This needs another five years at least to peak but is enjoyable now. It should last another twenty

1992 Ravenswood Pickberry, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

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1992

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This is a "Right Bank" styled wine. There were some concerns over opening at age 26. The cork looked in great shape. The wine was decanted for sediment. There was a lot on the side of the bottle and in the wine. Ruby in color. The nose is older but nice. Cigar box, cherries, dried cherries, slight old leather and slight black cherries. On the palate, this took a bit to open up and then it drank beautifully. Complex and layered. Cherries, dried tobacco, dry earth. No tannins. Good and in balance acidity. Nice finish. Not an OMG wine, but a very good wine that would compare favo

1999 Dominus Estate, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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1999

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A-

Great to try a mature Dominus, one of the great Napa Cabs made in a more Bordeaux style. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose is dusty with cassis and slight cigar box notes. Full bodied. On the palate, cassis with some depth and underlying tobacco. This seems fully mature with a nice complexity. Very nice finish. This will work better food than on its own. Lamb stew would be a great choice. Drink over the next five years or so.

2017 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Howell Mountain, Wine Review

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2017

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$126.00USD

This is a blend of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc made by Thomas Rivers Brown. Pop and pour, this took about twenty minutes to start opening and then drink very well. Purple in color with a ruby rim, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, black cherries, baking spice, slight chocolate, a hint of iron and roasted herbs. Full bodied although certainly not over the top. Rich texture. On the palate, this has firm tannins that integrate somewhat with air. Nots of cherries and black cherries with some underlying tobacco and a bit of chocolate. Som

1992 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

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