Napa Valley 2016

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2016 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 84%, Cabernet Franc: 8%, Petit Verdot: 8%. Høststart: September 16 Høstslut: September 30 Aftapning: July 2018 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 5500 Frigivet: April 2019 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Filled with notes of deep forest berries, juniper and truffle, Dominus 2016 is restrained and compact. The tightly woven structure promises to reveal fine tannins, earth, lavender and dark chocolate and will improve over many years. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): Rainy days were spread out evenly over the course of a warmer than average winter (November to March: 31.2 inches total, 11.2 inches in March). With soil water reserves full, vines grew quickly with dense canopies. Bloom and veraison unfolded in warm and dry conditions and one heat spike of 103 F was recorded on July 26th. Ripening slowed down in August because of coooler temperatures and late morning fog. Fruit de-leafing and higher temperatures in September (99.2 F on the 18th, 100.8 F on the 25th, 100 F on the 26th) helped fruit to ripen consistently.