Dominus Red Wine Napa Valley 2016
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Dominus Red Wine Napa Valley 2016 Wood Box is a masterpiece crafted from a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. This exceptional wine showcases a deep purple-black hue, hinting at its intensity and complexity. It embodies elegance and depth, with a tightly woven structure promising a journey of discovery with each sip.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bordeaux Blend |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dominus |
| Producer | Dominus Estate |
| Origin | Napa Valley, United States |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a Napa Valley Bordeaux blend from Dominus Estate, built on 84% Cabernet Sauvignon with 8% each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, and the 2016 shows a deep purple-black color that signals its intensity. What sets it apart is its savory side: forest berries and crushed blackberry meet juniper, truffle, potpourri, Indian spices, cigar box and new leather, with hints of smoked meat drifting in as it opens. The palate is medium to full-bodied and densely packed yet fresh, framed by fine-grained tannins and finishing on a long mineral note. It suits the collector building a cellar, since the suggested drinking window runs from 2023 to 2040. It also rewards anyone ready to decant a bottle tonight and spend an evening with it. Presented in a wood box, it makes a considered gift. We carry it because it balances structure and vitality in a way that keeps revealing new layers, glass after glass.
Pairs well with
- Grilled lamb chops — The wine's smoked-meat, leather and herbal juniper notes echo the char and savoriness of grilled lamb.
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano — Fine-grained tannins and an earthy, mineral finish stand up to the cheese's nutty, savory depth.
- A slow, contemplative evening — Its aromatic complexity of spice, cigar box and dark fruit unfolds gradually as the wine breathes in the glass.
Questions about this bottle
What grapes are in Dominus 2016?
What grapes are in Dominus 2016?
It is a Bordeaux-style blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc, grown in Napa Valley and produced by Dominus Estate.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect deep forest berries, crushed blackberries, black cherries and red and black currants, layered with juniper, truffle, potpourri, Indian spices, cigar box, new leather and smoked meat. The palate is medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, earthy accents and a long mineral finish.
Should I drink it now or cellar it?
Should I drink it now or cellar it?
It can be enjoyed now with proper aeration, and decanting is recommended. The wine is expected to keep evolving over the next decade and beyond, with a peak drinking window suggested between 2023 and 2040.
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. It is a standard 750 ml bottle presented in a wood box, which makes it a special gift or a prized addition to a wine collector's cellar.
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