The palate feels tightly coiled in similar tones alongside vanilla
poached apricot
It delivers a bit more power upfront on the nose
Medium- to full-bodied with solid tannins that spread across the palate and melt into the wine
while singed alder and cedar
2023 | Dominus Estate Christian Moueix | Napa Valley Villa i Cipressi The palate feels tightly coiledThe 2023 Dominus is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. Opaque purple black in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal a powerful core of blackcurrant jelly, ripe black plums, and fresh blueberries, followed by hints of menthol, crushed rocks, dried sage, black truffles, and black olives. The full bodied palate is both generous and energetic, displaying an impressive array of savory and earthy nuances among the dense