2008 DOMINUS Napa Valley Napanook Vineyard, Yountville, CA

TASTING NOTE
Dominus 2008 is a wine of great purity and definition, with distinct berry aromas and a supple yet precise palate. Deep blackberry and dark plums complement fine mineral notes. This wine is intensely perfumed, velvety and ethereal.

VINTAGE SUMMARY
A challenging year for viticulturists yet extremely rewarding for winemakers, 2008 was conditioned by uncommonly low precipitation throughout the winter and spring. Starting in mid-March through late April, cold mornings threatened the young shoots with frost while dramatic temperature fluctuations during flowering hampered pollination, resulting in few berries per cluster. Reduced water reserves in the soil limited vigor, decreased berry size and generated record low yields. With six days over 100oF, the summer was warm; a peak of 104oF was recorded on August 28th. The end of September marked the start of a quick and high-quality harvest characterised by evenly ripened grapes.


Harvest Start: September 19
Harvest End: October 3
Bottling Date: July 2010
Percent New Barrels: 40%
Cases Produced: 5000
Release Date: June 2011
Blend Cabernet Sauvignon: 83%, Cabernet Franc: 13%, Petit Verdot: 4%

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