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Dominus Estate(1992)
- Winery:
- Dominus Estate Winery
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- complex, herb, mocha, stone fruits, opaque, acidic, (tree) fruit, cherry, huge, fruit
Dominus, produced by the John Daniel Society, is made solely from grapes grown on the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, California.
The 1992 vintage is the first vintage in the history of Dominus to have only 53% Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend. Due to the climate this year, the Merlot and Cabernet Franc were of exceptional quality.
Vintage Summary
The 1992 growing season was one of above-average warmth, following a relatively dry winter. Steady warm weather during August and September advanced grape maturity, resulting in an early harvest. Also, the read more...time between the veraison of the grape and the harvest was the longest of the 10 previous years.
Fact Sheet
Beginning date of harvest: 09/05/1992
Ending date of harvest: 09/25/1992
Average days of Cuvaison: 20 days
Blend:
53% Cabernet Sauvignon
22% Merlot
22% Cabernet Franc
3% Petit Verdot
Barrel regime: 17 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 25% (hide)
The 1992 vintage is the first vintage in the history of Dominus to have only 53% Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend. Due to the climate this year, the Merlot and Cabernet Franc were of exceptional quality.
Vintage Summary
The 1992 growing season was one of above-average warmth, following a relatively dry winter. Steady warm weather during August and September advanced grape maturity, resulting in an early harvest. Also, the read more...time between the veraison of the grape and the harvest was the longest of the 10 previous years.
Fact Sheet
Beginning date of harvest: 09/05/1992
Ending date of harvest: 09/25/1992
Average days of Cuvaison: 20 days
Blend:
53% Cabernet Sauvignon
22% Merlot
22% Cabernet Franc
3% Petit Verdot
Barrel regime: 17 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 25% (hide)
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 1992
SnoothRank: 4.5
US $105.21
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Source:
Zachy's
- "...an opulent, opaquely concentrated wine with great ripeness of fruit, and a huge nose of earth, black-cherries, mocha, and herbs. Full-bodied, with a layered, multidimensional personality, adequate acidity, and a super finish...97." WA 6/95.
