Napa Valley 1987

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 1987 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 86%, Cabernet Franc: 9%, Merlot: 5%. Høststart: September 4 Høstslut: September 17 Aftapning: July 1989 Nye fade: 25% Produktion (kasser): 6500 Frigivet: October 1989 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 1987 Dominus Estate has a deep ruby color and a rich nose reminiscent of cassis and vanilla, with a silky texture, excellent balance and a long elegant finish. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): Winter rainfall for the 1987 season was 50% of average. The very warm early summer and moderate late summer resulted in fruit with fully developed varietal character and excellent acid balance. Seasonal rainfall was quite low at 18.85 inches (normal 35.68 inches); 10 inches in February and March, which is almost identical to the rainfall pattern of 1985. A very warm early summer was followed by a moderate late summer. There were 16 days over 100 degrees and 26 days over 95 degrees.