2015 Dominus Napa Nook

Napanook 2015, with its nose of violet is reminiscent of a fine Pomerol. Delivering fresh blue plums and notes of game, the wine is enveloped in refined tannins and is medium bodied. It displays a sleek finish and a notable length.

VINTAGE SUMMARY

2015 was characterized by a wet winter, which replenished the soil’s water reserve, followed by a dry spring. A sudden cooling of temperatures in May affected the bloom and reduced the size and number of berries per cluster. The remaining growing season was consistently warm with a three-day heat wave during harvest that sent temperatures above 102 F from September 8-10.

BLEND: Cabernet Sauvignon: 93%, Petit Verdot: 4%, Cabernet Franc: 3%

HARVEST START: September 2

HARVEST END: September 16

BOTTLING DATE: July 2017

PERCENT NEW BARRELS: 20%

CASES PRODUCED: 3800

RELEASE DATE: April 2018