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THE STORY
"Christian Moueix fell in love with the valley and its wines while studying at U.C. Davis in 1968 and 1969. After many years of searching the ideal vineyard location, in 1982 he entered into a joint venture with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith, John Daniel's two daughters. This was the birth of Dominus, and its first vintage was harvested in 1983. Since then, Christian Moueix has worked to restore the unique character of the original vineyard. He became full owner in 1995.
Christian Moueix's (winemaker) philosophy is to produce his wine in the vineyard, not the cellar. Terroir is a word that is slightly abused today. The precise definition is the combination of a given climate and a specific soil, and how the two interact. It is not the soil alone nor the climate by itself. The Napanook terroir is much more variable than one would expect. The ranch is 124 acres, of which 108 acres are planted, and we find three different types of soil-the gravelly part (specifically volcanic soil), the heavy clay and the loam. Our role is to find the rootstock and the grape varietal that will best adapt to the aspects of each block. Respecting the terroir, Christian Moueix began his career in Pomerol, where merlot is the dominant varietal grown. At Dominus Estate, the essential grape varietal is cabernet sauvignon, the best suited for the Napanook vineyard terroir. Cabernet franc, merlot and petit verdot are also used in the final blends, reinforcing the consistent style of the wines although varying during the blend each year to reflect the climate during the growing season.
Our wines are made from grapes grown solely on the Napanook vineyard, allowing them to have a specific identity. They are "estate bottled" in the spirit of the Bordeaux chateaux. The ranch is dry-farmed, the ideal manner to allow the terroir to express itself."
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Dominus Proprietary Red 2006
There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years.
Wine Advocate: 96
Regular Price: $134.99Sale Price: $99.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Dominus Proprietary Red 2006
There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot). Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years.
Wine Advocate: 96
Regular Price: $309.99Sale Price: $225
Bottle Size: 1.5 lts
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