Napa Valley 2006

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2006 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 91%, Cabernet Franc: 6%, Petit Verdot: 3%. Høststart: October 2 Høstslut: October 26 Aftapning: July 2008 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 6000 Frigivet: June 2009 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dominus 2006 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, round and elegant. Black fruit and licorice linger throughout the evolution in mouth, well-balanced and harmonious. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 2006 growing season started late; bud-break was delayed by very wet and cold weather throughout winter and early spring. An exceptionally hot mid-summer season helped accelerate growth. By the end of July, when temperatures soared over 100F on eight days, the vines had entered into a more typical cycle. Beautiful weather followed in August, with characteristic warm days and cool nights. Mid-veraison was observed on August 8. Mild temperatures throughout the months of September and October allowed for increased hang-time and favoured perfect ripening.