Napa Valley 1996

Dominus Estate, årgangsark (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 1996 Dominus, Napa Valley – Napanook Vineyard, Yountville. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 82%, Cabernet Franc: 10%, Petit Verdot: 6%, Merlot: 4% (procenterne summer ikke til 100 i producentens ark – kun druerne er registreret). Høststart: September 6 Høstslut: October 8 Aftapning: May 1998 Nye fade: 40% Produktion (kasser): 8000 Frigivet: April 1999 Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The 1996 vintage exhibits a deep garnet robe with ripe flavors of blackberries, dried cherries and hints of violets, allspice, vanilla and tobacco. Silky tannins and a long and complex finish balance its elegant body. Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): The heavy rains of February and March were followed by a warm April and May which allowed good moisture for the growing season and an early budbreak. The warm weather continued in June and July and was followed by very hot days moderated by cold nights in August and September. These excellent growing conditions allowed the fruit to mature to full balanced maturity.