{"product_id":"dominus-napanook-2018","title":"Dominus Napanook 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eDominus Napanook 2018 is a polished Napa Valley red that captures the energy, structure, and depth for which Dominus Estate is known. As the estate’s second wine, it offers an especially inviting expression of the house style, with layered complexity and a more approachable profile in its youth. Rooted in the historic Napanook vineyard, it carries a strong sense of place and the pedigree of one of California’s most respected wine estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 vintage opens with vivid aromas of petrichor, iron, earth, and dark tobacco, lifted by accents of marjoram and candied orange peel. On the palate, it shows impressive energy and definition, with dark fruit framed by savory spice and a firm, lively finish.\n\nThe tannins are finely grippy and well integrated, giving the wine structure without heaviness. It already drinks beautifully, but its depth and balance suggest very good aging potential over the coming years, where it should gain even more nuance and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for Napanook 2018 comes from carefully selected parcels within Dominus Estate’s Yountville vineyards in Napa Valley, where warm days, cooling late-summer temperatures, and well-drained soils support slow, even ripening. The 2018 season began later than average, with a relatively dry growing season and harvest concentrated between 1 and 15 October, allowing the fruit to reach full maturity with excellent concentration.\n\nHarvesting was done by hand, beginning with Cabernet Franc on 1 October, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot after a brief rain interruption. The resulting wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, crafted to emphasize depth, structure, and elegance in classic Dominus fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, or rich mushroom dishes. It also works well with aged hard cheeses and savory, herb-driven cuisine. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about one hour if drinking young to help the aromatics open and the tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominus Estate was founded by Christian Moueix, who brought Bordeaux sensibility and precision to Napa Valley. Napanook was introduced in 1996 as the estate’s second wine, created to offer a more approachable expression of the vineyard while preserving the seriousness and identity of Dominus. Today, the estate is widely regarded as one of Napa Valley’s benchmark producers, celebrated for its meticulous farming, restrained style, and consistently outstanding wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dominus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255006712145,"sku":"FW-7147","price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/dominusnapanook2018-34.png?v=1783455516","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/dominus-napanook-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}