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Dominus Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley(1994)
- Winery:
- Dominus Estate Winery
- Varietal:
- Bordeaux Blend
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, balance, color descriptors, rich, chemical, earthy, fruit, cabernet sauvignon, fungi, honey
Dominus 1994 is the first vintage produced by the Dominus Estate Corporation (wholly owned by Christian Moueix), and is made solely from grapes grown on the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, California.
Comparable in quality to the 1991 vintage, the 1994 vintage is a classic Dominus wine. The final blend represents exactly the percentage of the varietals planted in the vineyard. It is without a doubt one of the great Dominus wines produced.
Vintage Summary
The 1994 growing season was the longest on record at the Napanook Vineyard since Christian Moueix read more...began farming it in 1982: 186 days between budbreak and harvest. Dry, with moderate temperatures, this long, mild season allowed the fruit to develop to full, balanced maturity.
Beginning date of harvest: 09/19/1994
Ending date of harvest: 10/21/1994
Average days of Cuvaison: 18 days
Blend:
72% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Merlot
11% Cabernet Franc
5% Petit Verdot
Barrel regime: 16 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 40% (hide)
Comparable in quality to the 1991 vintage, the 1994 vintage is a classic Dominus wine. The final blend represents exactly the percentage of the varietals planted in the vineyard. It is without a doubt one of the great Dominus wines produced.
Vintage Summary
The 1994 growing season was the longest on record at the Napanook Vineyard since Christian Moueix read more...began farming it in 1982: 186 days between budbreak and harvest. Dry, with moderate temperatures, this long, mild season allowed the fruit to develop to full, balanced maturity.
Beginning date of harvest: 09/19/1994
Ending date of harvest: 10/21/1994
Average days of Cuvaison: 18 days
Blend:
72% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Merlot
11% Cabernet Franc
5% Petit Verdot
Barrel regime: 16 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 40% (hide)
- November 2007
- 2000 tasting - extraordinary effort. dark purple. black fruit, mineral. full body, balanced, and extremely long finish. Having 1994 Dominus after 1994 Caymus SS mades the meal unforgettable.
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 85, July/August 1999
- 97/100
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September 2007
- Saturated deep red-ruby. Knockout nose combines currant, Cuban tobacco, earth, tar, bacon fat, cedar, leather and game; conveys an impression of totally ripe, almost roasted fruit. Lush and sweet; already offers extraordinary inner-mouth flavor and great depth. One of those rare wines that too big for the mouth. Finishes with great velvety texture and magical persistence. Mouthdusting, building tannins coat the entire palate.
- Robert Parker
- The Wine Advocate
- Issue 114
- 99/100
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September 2007
- International Wine Cellar
- Jul-99
- 97/100
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October 2007
- July 2007
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No written review
