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Dominus Estate(2003)
- Winery:
- Dominus Estate Winery
- Varietal:
- Bordeaux Blend
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, stone fruits, plum, fragrant, complex, aromatic, tobacco, finish - long, decant, bordeaux
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June 2008
- 2003 will be remembered as a vintage with a very long growing season, one that continued into November for some blocks. The beautiful fall weather permitted prolonged hang time, allowing the fruit develop its complexity. The 2003 blend is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. No Merlot was used in the blend this year. The 2003 vintage is plum in color, with an aromatic nose of violets, raspberries and worn leather. Flavors begin discretely with essences of cumin and drank red fruit that build up to a suppleness and elegance that is enveloping. The finish is long, fragrant read more...
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Source:
Wine.com
- The Wine Advocate rating: 95
- January 2008
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No written review
