Reviews & Ratings

2017 Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon "Napanook"

Winery: Dominus

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napanook"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $69

Cases produced: 1,400

KWG Score: 95 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 13, 2021

Wine Review: This Cabernet Sauvignon based wine from Dominus is very dark ruby and opens with a blackberry and boysenberry bouquet with hints of black raspberry and graphite. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and savory. The flavor profile is a tasty mild graphite and gentle boysenberry blend with notes of oak and blackberry. I also detected a hint of dark chocolate mixed in. The finish is dry and its flavors and gentle tannins show an extended length. This Cab based wine would pair well with a filet mignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Napanook 2017 offers rosehip, orange zest, warm spice and pomegranate with deep earth notes, silex and a gripping finish.

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