Author: Dirk Chan
Dominus is one of California’s most famous red wines. Owned by the Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus fame, this legendary winery has been one of the leaders of the so called ‘cult’ wines of the region. Established in 1983 and located in Napa), the famous Napanook Vineyard (124 acres of gently sloping land from the foothills of the Mayacamas Range in the Yountville Appellation) provides the lion’s share of the grapes for Dominus, a Bordeaux inspired red. This vineyard’s claim to fame was it was home of some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940’s and 1950’s (when it was known as Inglenook) with its gravelly and clay loam soils and volcanic influences.
Please join us for the Top Drops: Dominus Vertical tasting on Saturday, March 23rd at 7pm – $140 per person. We’ll sample Dominus 2009, 2008, 2007 (all of which scored in the high 90’s from the legendary wine critic Robert Parker), alongside the 2003, 2001, 1996 and a surprise. Book your spot today here..
Known for its complexity and balance, we’ll taste a wine that expresses its an exceptional terroir – seamless, full of finesse and perfectly integrated., while learning a bit about the history and Moueix’ commitment to stewardship of this treasured land. Only 18 seats available for this rare vertical, so please book early to avoid disappointment.