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| The 1983 Dominus Estate is the first vintage produced
by the John Daniel Society, made solely from grapes grown on the
historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, California.
When the 1983 growing season produced wines with slow-aging tannins,
the partners broke with tradition and offered the 1984 vintage as
their first release.
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| The Napa Valley experienced an extremely rainy winter (69.7 inches
vs. 35.68 inches average), followed by a moderately hot summer and
a very hot September. Ten days in September were over 97ºF, resulting
in rapid maturation. |
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| Beginning
date of harvest: 09/13/1983 |
| Ending
date of harvest: 09/19/1983 |
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days of Cuvaison: 13 days |
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Blend:
80% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Merlot
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| Barrel
regime: 20 months in French oak barrels —
hand racked every three months |
| Percentage
of new oak: 0% |
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1983 Wine Label: Sam Szafran
is a French artist, born in Paris in 1934. Mr. Szafran is well
known for his work with pastels. He has regular exhibitions
in Europe and New York. The portrait was done in pencil. |
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