Napa Valley 1998

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 1998 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 73%, Cabernet Franc: 15%, Petit Verdot: 6%, Merlot: 6%. Høststart: September 20 Høstslut: October 22 Aftapning: July 2000 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 6000 Frigivet: April 2001 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 1998 vintage has a deep garnet robe with a complex nose of figs, tobacco, toasted hazelnuts and wild strawberries. The voluptuous texture is surrounded by sweet tannins, with a pleasant and harmonious finish. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): 1998 was the viticulturist’s year; very challenging in all aspects. The very heavy rainfall from November 1997 through May 1998, combined with a rather cool spring, caused an extremely long blooming period and a very late harvest. Persistent and severe crop thinning allowed the remaining grapes to reach their full maturity during the unexpectedly warm month of September.