Dominus 2020 Proprietary Red 750ml

An excellent wine, even if not a great Dominus, the 2020 Dominus delivers waves of dark fruit—think predominantly cassis. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and richly textured, perhaps a bit warm and open-knit because of the summer's heat, but with a long, velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate.

Score: 95 points -- Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 2023

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The 2020 Dominus Proprietary Red is a profound and elegantly structured Bordeaux-style blend from California's Napa Valley. Pouring a deep garnet hue, it reveals an alluring bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, and crushed lavender layered with subtle notes of graphite and sandalwood. On the palate, this full-bodied and powerful wine is impeccably balanced, delivering concentrated dark fruit flavours framed by fine-grained, polished tannins and a vibrant acidity that carries through to a remarkably long, complex finish. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red pairs flawlessly with a classic grilled ribeye steak or a rich, slow-roasted venison.