Napa Valley 2017

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2017 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 88%, Cabernet Franc: 7%, Petit Verdot: 5%. Høststart: September 21 Høstslut: October 35 Aftapning: June 2019 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 2800 Frigivet: June 2020 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dominus 2017 is filled with incense, blonde tobacco, blue plum, and rose petal. Sculpted, refined and very well balanced, its finish is long and polished. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): A very wet winter and spring, seasonal rainfall was twice the historical average. With soil water reserves full and warm temperatures in May and June, vines grew quickly and luxuriantly. Several significant heat waves were recorded in June, July, August, and September with a record-breaking 112 F on September 1st. Ripening was fast and homogenous. The severe heat wave before harvest induced significant crop loss. To maintain quality, fruit selection was critical and resulted in our smallest vintage since 1996.