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Marvin Shannon's exclusive interview with Christian Moueix in the November 2015 issue of Wine Spectator Link to full interview

Lisa Perrotti-Brown gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score Read the article HERE.

Dominus Estate 2021- 100 points

The 2021 Dominus, 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, is opaque purple-black in color. It needs a lot of coaxing to lure out scents of freshly crushed blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, stewed plums, and boysenberries giving way to subtle nuances of violets, licorice, and tar plus a touch of cedar in the background. The full-bodied palate is taut with densely laden, muscular black fruits framed by a firm grainy texture and well-played tension, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. A stunning vinous record of time and place, this is a 50-year+ Napa Cabernet to be experienced across generations. 3,700 cases were made.

Napanook 2021- 95 points

The 2021 Napanook is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly emerges from the glass with expressive notes of blackcurrant pastilles, wild blueberries, and Morello cherries leading to an undercurrent of rosebud tea, cinnamon stick, and tilled soil with a waft of charcoal. The rich, concentrated, full-bodied palate delivers waves of black and blue fruit preserves supported by velvety tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and spicy. 3,000 cases were made.

Othello 2021- 93 points

The 2021 Othello, is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out of the glass with bright, cheery notes of fresh blackberries, juicy black plums, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of graphite, black olives, menthol, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is light on its feet and lively, with soft silt-like tannins and bright crunchy red and black fruit flavors, finishing with a minty lift. 1,000 cases were made.

Jeb Dunnuck gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score.

Marvin Shannon's exclusive interview with Christian Moueix in the November 2015 issue of Wine Spectator Link to full interview

Lisa Perrotti-Brown gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score Read the article HERE.

Dominus Estate 2021- 100 points

The 2021 Dominus, 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, is opaque purple-black in color. It needs a lot of coaxing to lure out scents of freshly crushed blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, stewed plums, and boysenberries giving way to subtle nuances of violets, licorice, and tar plus a touch of cedar in the background. The full-bodied palate is taut with densely laden, muscular black fruits framed by a firm grainy texture and well-played tension, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. A stunning vinous record of time and place, this is a 50-year+ Napa Cabernet to be experienced across generations. 3,700 cases were made.

Napanook 2021- 95 points

The 2021 Napanook is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly emerges from the glass with expressive notes of blackcurrant pastilles, wild blueberries, and Morello cherries leading to an undercurrent of rosebud tea, cinnamon stick, and tilled soil with a waft of charcoal. The rich, concentrated, full-bodied palate delivers waves of black and blue fruit preserves supported by velvety tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and spicy. 3,000 cases were made.

Othello 2021- 93 points

The 2021 Othello, is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out of the glass with bright, cheery notes of fresh blackberries, juicy black plums, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of graphite, black olives, menthol, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is light on its feet and lively, with soft silt-like tannins and bright crunchy red and black fruit flavors, finishing with a minty lift. 1,000 cases were made.

Jeb Dunnuck gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score.

Marvin Shannon's exclusive interview with Christian Moueix in the November 2015 issue of Wine Spectator Link to full interview

Lisa Perrotti-Brown gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score Read the article HERE.

Dominus Estate 2021- 100 points

The 2021 Dominus, 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, is opaque purple-black in color. It needs a lot of coaxing to lure out scents of freshly crushed blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, stewed plums, and boysenberries giving way to subtle nuances of violets, licorice, and tar plus a touch of cedar in the background. The full-bodied palate is taut with densely laden, muscular black fruits framed by a firm grainy texture and well-played tension, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. A stunning vinous record of time and place, this is a 50-year+ Napa Cabernet to be experienced across generations. 3,700 cases were made.

Napanook 2021- 95 points

The 2021 Napanook is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly emerges from the glass with expressive notes of blackcurrant pastilles, wild blueberries, and Morello cherries leading to an undercurrent of rosebud tea, cinnamon stick, and tilled soil with a waft of charcoal. The rich, concentrated, full-bodied palate delivers waves of black and blue fruit preserves supported by velvety tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and spicy. 3,000 cases were made.

Othello 2021- 93 points

The 2021 Othello, is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out of the glass with bright, cheery notes of fresh blackberries, juicy black plums, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of graphite, black olives, menthol, and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is light on its feet and lively, with soft silt-like tannins and bright crunchy red and black fruit flavors, finishing with a minty lift. 1,000 cases were made.

Jeb Dunnuck gives Dominus 2021 a 100 Point Score.

Jeb Dunnuck gives Dominus 2021 100 Point Score.

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• James Suckling Rates Dominus and Napanook 2015
• Dominus 2008 Wins the People’s Choice Award in Best Wine of the World Competition
• Dominus 2014 Is #21 in James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines

• Dominus 2015 Receives 100 Point Score from Wine Advocate
• Dominus 2013 Receives 100 Points from William Kelley- Decanter

• The Sommelier Journal Features Christian Moueix in December 2016 Issue
• Swiss Magazine “vinum” Names Dominus 2001 # 1 in Its Top 100 Wines
• Dominus Featured on Cnn’s Ecosolutions “making Wine Without Water”
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• James Suckling Names Dominus in His Top 10 Napa 2013 Wines
• Napanook 2012 Named Hot Brand by Wine Business Monthly
• Dominus 2013 Gets 100 Points from Robert Parker

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• Dominus Estate Unveils New Napanook Label for 2012
• Laurie Daniels Re-evaluates Napa’s 2011 Cabs
• James Suckling Names Dominus 2012 in His Top 10 Napa Valley Wines
• Decanter – Interview with Christian Moueix

• Antonio Galloni on New Releases From Napa Valley
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• James Suckling Names Dominus 2010 as One of the Top 10 2010’s in Napa Valley
• James Molesworth Reviews Dominus 2001, 2004, 2010 and 2012
• Director of Winemaking, Tod Mostero Discusses the 2010 and 2011 Vintage With James Suckling
• Dominus Named by LIV-Ex as One of Five Leading Wines in the “Rest of the World” Category
• Business Traveller’s Cellars in Sky Awards Silver Medal to Napanook 2007

• Food & Wine – Ray Isle, Robert Parker – February 2013
• Dominus 2010 Receives 100 Points from Robert Parker
• Christian Navarro Recommends Dominus 2010 as One of the Top 100 Wines for the Holidays.

• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – June 2012
• The Wine Advocate – Antonio Galloni – December 2012
• Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar – Stephen Tanzer – May 2012
• Wine Enthusiast – Steve Heimoff – September 2012
• Jamessuckling.Com – James Suckling – October 2012
• Wine Spectator – James Laube – October 2012

• San Francisco Chronicle – Jon Bonné – December 4, 2011
• The Wine Advocate – Antonio Galloni – December 2011
• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – June 2011
• Winespectator.Com – James Laube – July 21, 2011
• Wine Enthusiast – Steve Heimoff – November 2011
• Wine Spectator – James Laube – November 15, 2011
• Wine & Spirits – Joshua Greene – December 2011
• Jamessuckling.Com – James Suckling – February 15, 2011
• Jamessuckling.Com – James Suckling – June 15, 2011

• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2010
• San Francisco Chronicle – Jon Bonné – March 21, 2010
• San Francisco Chronicle – December 05, 2010
• International Wine Cellar – Stephen Tanzer – May 01, 2010
• Saveur – November 2010
• Qrw – Richard Elia – November 2010
• Wine Enthusiast – Steve Heimoff – December 01, 2010

• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2009
• San Francisco Chronicle – Jon Bonné – December 07, 2009
• Wine & Spirits – Joshua Greene – October 2009
• Wine Enthusiast – Steve Heimoff – December 01, 2009
• International Wine Cellar – Stephen Tanzer – May 2009

• Decanter – Margaret Rand – April 2008
• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2008
• New York Times – Eric Asimov – August 19, 2008
• San Francisco Chronicle – Jon Bonné – December 07, 2008
• San Francisco Chronicle – Lynne Char Bennett – November 14, 2008
• Food & Wine Magazine – Richard Nalley – September 05, 2008
• Restaurant Wine – January 2008

• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2007
• Bloomberg Businessweek – Robert Parker – April 23, 2007
• Press Democrat – Tasting Room – August 01, 2007
• San Francisco Chronicle – Lynne Char Bennett – November 02, 2007
• San Francisco Chronicle – December 02, 2007
• International Wine Cellar – Stephen Tanzer – May 2007

• The Wine Advocate – Robert Parker – December 2006
• Wine & Spirits – October 2006
• Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences – January 05, 2006
• San Francisco Chronicle – Jon Bonné- December 15, 2006

Jeb Dunnuck names Dominus 2021 in his top 10 wines of 2024.

100 Pts.

One of the legendary Dominus, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is unquestionably in the same league as the 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010, and 1991, and to my mind, wine simply doesn't get any better. Sporting a dense purple hue as well as an incredible perfume of blackcurrants, crushed stone, cedar pencil, smoke tobacco, and baking spices, it s rich, full-bodied, and voluptuously textured, with ripe yet building tannins. It reminds me slightly of the 2010 (maybe the 2013), and I suspect it will have a similar evolution. Hide bottles for 7-8 years, and it will evolve gracefully for 30+ years. Hats off to the team of Christian Moueix and director Tod Mostero.