Napa Valley 2000

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2000 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 83%, Cabernet Franc: 9%, Petit Verdot: 3%, Merlot: 5%. Høststart: August 30 Høstslut: October 5 Aftapning: August 2002 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 6500 Frigivet: July 2003 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2000 vintage has a deep ruby color with a complex nose of cloves, blackberries and dark chocolate. The structured tannins are enrobed with an enticing aroma. This wine explodes in the mid-palate, with essences of spices and worn leather. The long, lingering finish displays a harmony of tobacco, coffee and fruit. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The year 2000 started with an uneventful winter. Rainfall was normal except for a few days of heavy rain in February. Spring was perfectly warm and sunny, allowing an even budbreak. The temperature then cooled down for the bloom period until the 13th and 14th of June, two days that reached 109°F. Since we did not leaf-pick that early, the grapes did not suffer sunburn. The remainder of the summer was ideal – warm days and cool nights. A little rain on August 30th and September 2nd allowed the grapes to reach full maturity. During ageing, new oak was used sparingly to respect the fruity characteristics of the wine.