Dominus Estate Napa Valley 2020

The historic Napanook Vineyard, one of the oldest vineyards in the Napa Valley that has been in production since the late 19th century, is the home of Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus' Dominus. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Dominus is an iconic wine that never lacks bold intensity and power. The vineyard’s volcanic, well-draining soils are specifically suited to growing Bordeaux varietals, and winemaker Tod Mostero vinifies each dry-farmed parcel separately. Attention to detail is unparalleled, with minimal intervention allowing the terroir to fully express itself in the wine. The 2018 was Wine Spectator #1 Top 100 Wine of 2021.
Minimal intervention and restraint throughout the process of grape berry selection, fermentation and aging preserve the character of the fruit. The resulting wines convey the very personality of the vineyard. Dominus winemaking includes separate lot-by-lot fermentation. Cluster sorting by hand is complemented by an optical  berry sorting system. Gentle pumping-over extracts aromas, color and tannins. Racking barrel to barrel in 100% French oak removes
sediment and assures clarification of the wine during aging in 40% new oak.
The blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc, and harvest was completed before grapes could be affected by the Glass Fire which started on September 27th. Smaller production than the previous two vintages, so this is very limited!