Dominus 1999

Dominus, produced by the Dominus Estate Corporation, is made solely from grapes grown on the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, California.

The last vintage of the century will be remembered for its exceptional quality. This vintage was characterized by its extremely long growing season—a season where patience eventually paid dividends in the form of wine with outstanding character, power and complexity.
Vintage Summary
The 1999 growing season was unusually dry, with a rainfall in January of 3 inches instead of the normal 4.5 inches. A cool spring and mild summer followed. The berries were quite small, resulting in distinctly concentrated wine requiring long cellaring to reveal its full potential. Due to the small berry size, the yield was very low — the lowest of the decade. The wine was bottled one month earlier than usual to preserve the exceptional fruit character.
Fact Sheet
Beginning date of harvest: 09/14/1999
Ending date of harvest: 10/14/1999
Average days of Cuvaison: 20 days

Blend:
75% Cabernet Sauvignon
13% Cabernet Franc
9% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot
Barrel regime: 16 months in French oak barrels — hand racked every three months
Percentage of new oak: 40%
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