Dominus Estate Napanook Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 070226CRISP Vineyards farmed by the Girardeau

Vineyards farmed by the Girardeau family since the 17th century

At 400 meters elevation on dark soils

The sister wine to the Integer Grillo

at a price that looks like a steal next to the bigger names

rounded texture

Dominus Estate Napanook Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 070226CRISP Vineyards farmed by the GirardeauNapanook is the name of the historic Yountville vineyard that gave rise to Dominus, and it's also the name of the estate's second wine. Made from younger vines and parcels not selected for the grand vin, it's a more approachable, earlier drinking expression of the same address and the same Bordelais hand. The 2023 is open and pretty out of the gate, with black cherry, cassis, leafy tobacco, graphite, and sage over polished tannins. The way into