Napanook, Napa Valley, 2019

Name: Napanook, Napa Valley
Brand: Dominus Estate
Price: 480.32 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2007 2018 2019 2020 2021

justerini & brooks tasting note

“Aromas of currants, blackberries, fresh mushrooms and flowers. Medium-bodied with compacted fruit and integrated, fine tannins. Ripe fruit with reserve. Attractive and alluring. Excellent structure. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Give it at least five years to open and soften, but very attractive now. 95/100” James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

critic reviews

94/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

A fabulous effort, the 2019 Napanook punches well above its weight. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2019 is a big, generous wine that captures all the radiance of the late summer heat. Black cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, licorice and incense fill out the layers. As always, I tasted the 2019 from two bottles, one opened on the spot, the second double decanted a few hours prior. Aeration makes a huge difference for this wine.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2034

date of review 02/2023

93/100Joe Czerwinski,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Exuberantly fruity on the nose, the 2019 Napanook is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Despite seeing 40% new French oak, what shines on the nose are the ripe cherries, delicately brushed with wisps of tobacco, sage and bay leaf. It's medium to full-bodied, supple and silky in feel on the palate, while the finish lingers easily, adding notes of pencil shavings and mocha. To get this sort of pedigree for less than $100 is a rarity in Napa these days, making it a notable value.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2035

date of review 05/2022