Napa Valley 1997

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 1997 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 87%, Cabernet Franc: 90%, Merlot: 4% (procenterne summer ikke til 100 i producentens ark – kun druerne er registreret). Høststart: September 4 Høstslut: September 26 Aftapning: July 1999 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 8500 Frigivet: April 2000 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 1997 Vintage has a deep ruby color and aromas of very ripe black currant, spices and mineral overtones. It exhibits power and elegance and finishes with substantial but silky rich tannins. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): Substantial rains fell in December and January and were followed by a very dry spring. As the dry weather continued, the bloom started very early in mid-April and was relatively short. This would later make for uniformity of ripeness. By summer it was evident that the harvest would be large and that severe crop thinning was necessary. The favorable weather continued during the summer, which helped the maturation and improved the flavors of the Cabernets and Merlots. At the time of the harvest, the grapes were perfectly matured with refined tannins and a high concentration of flavors.