1 dozen bottles per lot
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Dominus--Vintage 1997
Napa Valley
In six-bottle original wooden cases
"The 1997 Dominus Napanook Vineyard possesses all the characteristics of its sibling, but a broader, denser personality, more volume, and a longer fatter, richer mid-palate and finish. It may be the most accessible Dominus made to date. The alcohol listed at 14.1 and the finished pH is high (3.95), which makes the wine charming, fleshy, and silky-textured. I do not know how he does it, but Christian Moueix is able to make Cabernet Sauvignon from the southern Napa Valley taste like a terrific Pomerol. The 1997 possesses considerable quantities of glycerin, terrific fruit purity, and gobs of black cherry and cassis flavors intermixed with licorice, coffee, and Asian spice notes. It is a stunning Dominus that will be drinkable when when released, and will age well for 15-20 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 126, 12/31/99
1 dozen bottles per lot
Napa Valley
In six-bottle original wooden cases
"The 1997 Dominus Napanook Vineyard possesses all the characteristics of its sibling, but a broader, denser personality, more volume, and a longer fatter, richer mid-palate and finish. It may be the most accessible Dominus made to date. The alcohol listed at 14.1 and the finished pH is high (3.95), which makes the wine charming, fleshy, and silky-textured. I do not know how he does it, but Christian Moueix is able to make Cabernet Sauvignon from the southern Napa Valley taste like a terrific Pomerol. The 1997 possesses considerable quantities of glycerin, terrific fruit purity, and gobs of black cherry and cassis flavors intermixed with licorice, coffee, and Asian spice notes. It is a stunning Dominus that will be drinkable when when released, and will age well for 15-20 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 126, 12/31/99
1 dozen bottles per lot