Description

Dominus Estate Othello Red Wine

Upon his discovery of the 124-acre Napanook vineyard in 1981, Christian Moueix founded Dominus Estate to produce one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed cabernet sauvignons. The vineyard’s volcanic, well-draining soils are specifically suited to growing Bordeaux varietals, and winemaker Tod Mostero vinifies each dry-farmed parcel separately. Attention to detail is unparalleled, with minimal intervention allowing the terroir to fully express itself in the wine.Napanook is made solely from grapes grown at the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley. The wine is blended from blocks in the vineyard that were carefully selected for their lively fruit, soft tannins and early maturing characteristics.

Vintage Report

The 2023 growing season was defined by exceptional rainfall, cool spring temperatures, and a notably delayed harvest. Total rainfall from July 2022 through June 2023 reached 51 inches, making it the fourth wettest year since 1998 and significantly above the historical average of 31 inches. Cold temperatures in March delayed budbreak by approximately two weeks. June continued the cool trend, recording an average temperature of 62°F, the coldest since 1998, compared to the typical 66°F. Despite a warm summer and early fall, vine development remained behind schedule. Veraison occurred roughly two weeks later than average. However, thanks to sustained warm conditions, ripening progressed evenly.

• Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 89%, Petit Verdot: 11%
• Harvest Start: October 7
• Harvest End: October 18
• Percent New Barrels: 20%
• Release Date: Summer 2025

Tasting Notes

Dominus Othello 2023 opens with a vibrant, earthy bouquet of purple plum, cacao, and subtle loam. On the palate, it delivers a refined balance of ripe dark fruit and savory cocoa tones, framed by silky tannins and lively acidity that give the wine freshness and lift. Hints of graphite, tobacco, and forest floor add depth, while the finish lingers with notes of mocha and ripe plum. Elegant yet grounded, Othello captures the polished structure and understated power characteristic of the Dominus Estate style.

Dominus Estate Othello Red Wine Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep purple
• AROMA: Vibrant, earthy bouquet of purple plum, cacao, and subtle loam
• TASTE: Balance of ripe dark fruit and savory cocoa tones, framed by silky tannins and lively acidity that give the wine freshness and lift
• FINISH: Long and lingering notes of mocha and ripe plum
• ABV: 15%