Napa Valley 2005

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2005 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 92%, Cabernet Franc: 5%, Petit Verdot: 3%. Høststart: September 29 Høstslut: October 20 Aftapning: July 2007 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 7000 Frigivet: June 2008 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dominus 2005 is dark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao. The entry is both powerful and supple, spherical in quality. Perfectly ripe, the enveloped tannins are firm, rounded and elegant. Black fruit and licorice linger throughout the evolution in mouth, well-balanced and harmonious. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The winter was typical, with only slightly above-average rainfall. We received 28” during the winter, 6” in March and 4” in May. Rains were light and spread out over 68 days. Temperatures throughout the season were quite moderate; we saw a cool spring that delayed budbreak, and a summer without excessive heat. 2005 was a year with only 23 days over 90°F, and one day over 100°F – July 23rd. The beautiful weather contributed to a long growing season and very even ripening. With no threat of a heat wave or rain during the harvest period, the grapes reached full maturity at a slow, steady pace.