2010 Dominus Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes:  The Dominus 2010 displays compelling notes of black cherries and plums as well as a hint of graphite and sandalwood. With a round and sweet attack, the chiseled and deftly polished tannins give a savory evolution. Its finish is long and replete with cedar, anise and cacao. We recommend decanting the wine prior to serving, to allow it to develop its full potential. This is especially important when serving young Dominus wines. Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the stunning, full-bodied 2010 Dominus boasts an exceptional perfume of hoisin sauce, licorice, underbrush, forest floor, plums, black currants and jammy cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, baking spices and oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously textured, the 2010 is on a slightly faster evolutionary track than the 2009 (somewhat of an anomaly for these two vintages). This exquisite as well as prodigious 2010 can be drunk young, but it should age effortlessly for 20-25 years. Bravo!"


James Suckling - "A cabernet-based red that’s all about the finish. Shows phenomenal character of caramelized orange, berries and lightly toasted oak. It’s also wonderfully structured, with great tannin, fruit, and acid balance. Try after 2018."