Lot 282
DOMINUS ESTATE 1983 (1)
DOMINUS ESTATE 1985 (1) 91 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 1986 (1) 93 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 1990 (1) 91 WS 95 WA
Lot 282 Details
DOMINUS ESTATE 1983 (1)Napa Valley.
DOMINUS ESTATE 1985 (1)
Napa Valley.
u. 1bn
91 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 1986 (1)
Napa Valley.
93 WA
DOMINUS ESTATE 1990 (1)
Napa.
In a blind tasting, both the 1990 and 1991 wines were identified as being French by all eight tasters. I pulled these wines from my cellar to insert as ringers, so I was particularly miffed at not getting their origin correct. In retrospect, I suppose I was somewhat surprised by just how great the 1990 performed in comparison with the profound 1991. I mistakenly thought the 1990 was a Medoc, with its cedary, spicy, tobacco, blackcurrant-scented nose, sweet, full-bodied flavors, high tannin, and low acidity. It is a superb Dominus that may be just beginning to close down. Rich and powerful, it is capable of lasting for 20+ years. 91 WS 95 WA
4 bts. per lot $600 - $1,000