1998 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
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1998 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
750 ml
USA: California: Napa > Proprietary Blend
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Reviews of 1998 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
88 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
August 2002
...aromas of licorice, earth, plums, black fruits, and underbrush. While this medium-bodied 1998 possesses good depth, a spicy, open-knit complexity, and ripe tannin, it does not have the size, depth, or dimension of the previous eight vintages. Nevertheless, it is an elegant, Bordeaux-styled red...
90 points, Stephen Tanzer
May 2001
...Aromas of cherry, raspberry, smoked meat, roasted tomato, earth and tobacco leaf; deeper and more complex than the Napanook bottling. A step up in complexity, vibrancy and precision of flavor. Silky and fairly deep, with slightly truffley chocolate and tobacco flavors...
91 points, Wine Spectator
July 2001
Earthy, elegant and refined Cabernet blend, delivering layers of currant, tar, black cherry, cedar, coffee and anise, all sharply focused and framed by just the right amount of tannin...
About 1998 Dominus Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend
About the Winery Dominus
"Dominus is the proprietary red wine produced in the heart of Napa Valley by Christian Moueix and his team. Since 1983, their goal has been to express the unique terroir found at the historic Napanook Vineyard...Dominus has become known since its first release for its complexity and earthy character, which pay tribute to the Napanook terroir...each vintage is unique with different varietal blends reflecting the vineyard and climate conditions of that particular year...In the early years of Dominus (1983-1990), recognizing that the wine was in its infancy and did not yet have its own identity, a series of artists' portraits of Christian Moueix was commissioned for the labels. By 1991, the wine had become well established and a classic Bordeaux-style label replaced the artist series..." www.dominusestate.com
About the Wine
"Dominus is made solely from grapes grown on the historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville, California.
The 2002 vintage is a charming wine that will age gracefully in the style of other great Dominus vintages. With small yields, the fruit flavors of this vintage are particularly intense. This wine is harmonious and balanced, exhibiting complexity, depth and elegance.
Rainfall in November and December was well above average at 9 inches and 15 inches respectively. The remainder of the winter and spring was rather dry, followed by an average rainfall in May. The winter and spring saw unsettled temperatures; a cool May and warm June affected the bloom, naturally reducing the crop size early in the growing season. Temperatures in July were average, followed by a slightly cooler August and normal September. It was a beautiful summer, without excesses. The season ended with morning fog which assured the last of the grapes to mature gently.
Beginning date of harvest: 09/09/2002
Ending date of harvest: 10/16/2002
Average days of Cuvaison: 19 days
Blend:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Cabernet Franc
4% Petit Verdot
3% Merlot
Barrel regime: 18 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 40%"
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