Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 750mL

2012 enjoyed a perfect growing season. Plentiful rainfall in March and April lessened winter drought concerns, and a mild spring with few temperature uctuations contributed to an even budbreak and a healthy bloom. Summer temperatures were consistently warm, without excessive heat spikes, which provided conditions for slow, homogenous maturation of fruit, exhibiting great character and richness.

Grape Varietals:

Cabernet Sauvignon: 93%, Cabernet Franc: 2%, Petit Verdot: 5%

Tasting Notes:

The Dominus 2012 exemplifies the finest qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon from an ideal vintage. The intriguing nose offers a depth of aromas including lavender, Asian spices and cedar. Soft, supple tannins buoy layers of dark earth and cocoa. The wine is racy yet refined with a long elegant finish. 

99 Points - The Wine Independent, March 2023.

98 Points - James Suckling, "An exciting Dominus, with clarity of fruit and soil on the nose and palate. Lots of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet and stone. Full body with big, soft tannins and chocolate, hazelnut and dark fruit character."

98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2015.

98 Points - The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve, January 2016. "Showing even better than the last time this was tasted, the layers of sweet, perfectly ripe, lush opulent fruits, dark chocolate, spice and licorice coat your palate and linger, long after the wine has gone where it needed to be."