Napa Valley 2020

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2020 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 95%, Cabernet Franc: 5%. Høststart: September 16 Høstslut: September 27 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 1600 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Floral, jasmine tea, saddle leather, blue plum, weightless, lifted with a resonant finish. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The vintage was characterized by a dry winter and spring, with a total of 17” of rain from July 2019 to June 2020 (the historical average: 31”). With warm temperatures in the spring and our well-drained soils, the vines developed balanced shoot growth. Summer temperatures were consistently warm, allowing for a rapid and homogenous ripening. Fastidious selection by hand as well as optical sorting were critical in eliminating any berries impacted by the heat. The end result was a very small crop of good quality.