Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.327 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Ross Chernin

Really need to give time to decant. 2+ hours. Velvety soft structure but still hints of the youthful power. Reminiscent a Clerc-Milon

Really need to give time to decant. 2+ hours. Velvety soft structure but still hints of the youthful power. Reminiscent a Clerc-Milon

Nov 19th, 2015
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Wow. Delicious. Much richer and new world in style than the 88 which was tasted in conjunction.

Wow. Delicious. Much richer and new world in style than the 88 which was tasted in conjunction.

Feb 17th, 2014
Willem Booij

Needs time and air, lots of air! The colour is deep garnet. The smell is like a lazy summer forest buried under ripe berries. In the mouth some meat and Unamipaste, better performance then the 1999.

Needs time and air, lots of air! The colour is deep garnet. The smell is like a lazy summer forest buried under ripe berries. In the mouth some meat and Unamipaste, better performance then the 1999.

Mar 12th, 2021
Skip Smyser

Haven’t had this top of class of 2000 in awhile. It so outperforms most of that vintage. Tannins are perfect. Lush red fruit that lingers forever. Spent a little time tending the vineyard and decided to treat myself. WOW!!! Only two bottles left. Boo🍷🍷🍷🍷

Haven’t had this top of class of 2000 in awhile. It so outperforms most of that vintage. Tannins are perfect. Lush red fruit that lingers forever. Spent a little time tending the vineyard and decided to treat myself. WOW!!! Only two bottles left. Boo🍷🍷🍷🍷

Jul 9th, 2020
Stefano Paganuzzi

Elegant. Tannins are still firm. Stewed fruits, leather, currants, cassis. Some forest floor. Beautiful wine.

Elegant. Tannins are still firm. Stewed fruits, leather, currants, cassis. Some forest floor. Beautiful wine.

Nov 21st, 2016
B
10

2001 Dominus CS. Boy G at HB w B&K K. Drank this after the '99 Grands Echezeaux. Total gear shift, but unlike the previous wine, this drank as we had hoped. Interesting comp to the '97 Sassicaia, which was our fave of the night. This was super green and I guess we all just favored the flavors of the Italian.

2001 Dominus CS. Boy G at HB w B&K K. Drank this after the '99 Grands Echezeaux. Total gear shift, but unlike the previous wine, this drank as we had hoped. Interesting comp to the '97 Sassicaia, which was our fave of the night. This was super green and I guess we all just favored the flavors of the Italian.

Sep 8th, 2016
Lisa LaCoursiere

I wasn't sure about this one as we bought it a "little later in life" - but I was pleasantly surprised by the nose and the cork was in great shape, do it must have been store just fine. Drinking it was even better! Paired this with a lovely ribeye and mushrooms. Yum!!! It was great!

I wasn't sure about this one as we bought it a "little later in life" - but I was pleasantly surprised by the nose and the cork was in great shape, do it must have been store just fine. Drinking it was even better! Paired this with a lovely ribeye and mushrooms. Yum!!! It was great!

Jul 3rd, 2016
Blair Campomizzi

Absolutely excellent. Even with 15 years in the bottle there was some spice, beautiful plum and coffee with fantastic balance.

Absolutely excellent. Even with 15 years in the bottle there was some spice, beautiful plum and coffee with fantastic balance.

Dec 24th, 2015
Akina Amami

特二
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特二
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胞子

Jun 13th, 2015
Jordan Levy

Excellent wine especially at this prices point.

Excellent wine especially at this prices point.

Oct 19th, 2014