Dominus Estate • Yountville, California
Napanook by Dominus Estate is the estate’s more approachable Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux blend from the historic,…Napanook by Dominus Estate is the estate’s more approachable Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux blend from the historic, dry-farmed Napanook vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley, crafted for earlier drinking than the flagship Dominus yet stil…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
96
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Dominus Estate Napanook 2021 is a focused, mineral-driven Cabernet blend layering blackcurrant and cassis fruit with hints of dark berries, cocoa and gentle dried floral tones. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably refined, with vibrant energy and long, silky tannins that promise impressive evolution in bottle.
grilled ribeye steak; roast duck with cherries; lentil and mushroom ragù
Napanook by Dominus Estate is the estate’s more approachable Cabernet Sauvignon–based Bordeaux blend from the historic, dry-farmed Napanook vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley, crafted for earlier drinking than the flagship Dominus yet still capable of a decade or more of aging. Typically combining Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it emphasizes vibrant dark fruit, smooth, polished tannins, and a medium‑bodied, food‑friendly structure that expresses “Napa terroir with Bordeaux spirit.”