Napa Valley 2014

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2014 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 86%, Cabernet Franc: 7%, Petit Verdot: 7%. Høststart: September 2 Høstslut: September 30 Aftapning: July 2016 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 4300 Frigivet: June 2017 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dominus 2014 offers cardamom and forest floor aromas with deep blue fruit, silky tannins in focused layers and a beautiful, long finish. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): 2014 was characterized by a very dry early winter with heavy rains in February and continued rainfall in March and April (February: 11.7 inches | March: 4 inches | April: 2 inches). Average temperatures were higher than historical averages, with minor heat spikes in June (101 F) and in July (103 F). No heat spikes were recorded in August or September.