Napa Valley 2008

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2008 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 83%, Cabernet Franc: 13%, Petit Verdot: 4%. Høststart: September 19 Høstslut: October 3 Aftapning: July 2010 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 4500 Frigivet: June 2011 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): Dominus 2008 is a wine of great purity and definition, with distinct berry aromas and a supple yet precise palate. Deep blackberry and dark plums complement fine mineral notes. This wine is intensely perfumed, velvety and ethereal. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): A challenging year for viticulturists yet extremely rewarding for winemakers, 2008 was conditioned by uncommonly low precipitation throughout the winter and spring. Starting in mid-March through late April, cold mornings threatened the young shoots with frost while dramatic temperature fluctuations during flowering hampered pollination, resulting in few berries per cluster. Reduced water reserves in the soil limited vigor, decreased berry size and generated record low yields. With six days over 100ºF, the summer was warm; a peak of 104ºF was recorded on August 28th. The end of September marked the start of a quick and high-quality harvest characterized by evenly ripened grapes.