Napa Valley 2004

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2004 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 85%, Cabernet Franc: 8%, Petit Verdot: 7%. Høststart: August 31 Høstslut: September 26 Aftapning: August 2006 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 5600 Frigivet: June 2007 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2004 vintage is deep red in color, with an intense nose of vanilla, black currants and cedar. The elegant integration of the tannins and fruit is noticed immediately. Flavors of warm mulled spices on the mid-palate complement the balanced and complex structure. The long, aromatic finish exhibits notes of leather and cardamom. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The winter was normal with moderate rainfall. The vineyard received over 11 inches of rain during 26 days in December, and 8 ½ inches of rain in February. Little rain fell during the spring. A heat wave in March prompted an early budbreak – we saw 11 days over 80°F. April was also warmer than average. All of this warm weather resulted in a short growing season and an early harvest – the earliest on record for Dominus. September was a hot month, with 13 days over 90°F and 3 days over 100°F. We maintained the integrity of the canopy to protect the grapes from the heat during their final stage of maturation.