Community Tasting Note
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rothdog wrote: 94 points
September 26, 2007 - This is a great wine, maybe even a classic. Deep ruby/purple at the core and a lighter, garnet red at the rim. The alluring nose is ripe with blackberries, cassis, wet stone, vanilla and anise. The oak is present, but very nicely integrated and lends a hand only when asked. On the palate the '02 Dominus delivers tons of ripe, red raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, crushed rocks and mocha wrapped around a core of firm, finely grained, sweet tannins, which gracefully expand and unfold while contributing to this wine's sixty second finish. The '02 Dominus is evolving at a glacial pace for a Napa red, and its substantial structure suggests that it will be at least another five years before this wine is fully mature. Decanting this wine several hours in advance of consuming it will greatly enhance the wine's performance. (94+ pts.)
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