Just had the 1984 a few weeks back - It was one of the best wines from California wines I ever tasted. We thought it was a Bordeaux Premier Cru Classé tasted blind😎

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Very nice! Glad that it was still showing well! It is very difficult to distinguish from a Bordeaux when you taste it blind and with age!

@rasmusrodney-jensen9082

2 ай бұрын

@@AttorneySomm so true !! A wow experience 🙌🏻

Excellent video John. I just returned from a business trip to Seattle and brought back some wines that I bought at TW in Bellevue. I would like to see in the future a video for WA wines, not the Cayuse, Quilcedas, and Leonetti, but rather the mid range great wines, maybe in the $ 50 to $100 range. Cheers!

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! I did a pretty in-depth video on Walla Walla wines that discusses a number of top producers last August after my trip to that region, but not the three you mention. Did you see that video? It is linked here just in case. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWye26mdZ5WeYLw.html

Your insightful discussion delivers a compelling and captivating glimpse into the rich history and exquisite wines that have made Dominus a cornerstone of the region's winemaking legacy since the 1980s. Greatly enjoyed your detailed exploration of the historic Napanook Vineyard and the nuances of both Dominus Estate and Dominus Napanook wines. Excellent footages and superbly written narrative - definitely a must to watch and one that I can highly recommend to all wine enthusiasts. Also, based on your discussion, Dominus seems to be the perfect Napa Valley wine for me since I’m a serious Bordeaux enthusiast but haven’t yet “warmed up” to the wines from this region primarily because I don’t have much access to them. I’d love to find and try the Napanook Vineyard wine which you have classified as a cellar defender. Last but not least, thank you for the helpful tips and vintage recommendations. Santé, John!

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Margaux! I definitely think you would enjoy the Dominus wines. Maybe you can find Napanook in France next time? They told me it has good distribution there due to their Bordeaux business. Appreciate the support and kind feedback! Cheers!

@margauxml

2 ай бұрын

@@AttorneySomm You’re welcome, John! Thanks very much for the additional tip! I will definitely try to look for it in France next time.

I have been drinking the 92 and 94 a lot lately. Having 92 again next week. 😊

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Very nice! Two of my favorite vintages! Both showing so well now. Enjoy!

I also quite like the affordable Othello from Dominus. Recently had the 2012 and really enjoyed it.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, that one will be released in the USA for the first time later this year.

@hoei79

2 ай бұрын

​@@AttorneySommThank you I didn't know that. Maybe a nice one for a future cellar defender video. Would love to hear your opinion on it.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

@@hoei79 Thanks! Yes, I plan to publish about it after I get a chance to try it. I visited Dominus in February and that is where I learned it started in Japan and Canada and then was distributed in Europe as well. For that reason, I have not tried it yet. I'm excited to try it! It definitely sounds like an ideal cellar defender!

Love this video…if you can show winery visit and video because most of us can’t visit this winery

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Much of the footage in this video was from my visit.

i just had a 2004 soo 20 years aged … I think it’s my favorite wine. Right aftet I had a 2007 insignia but… I preferred the dominus 100%

@AttorneySomm

14 күн бұрын

@@JoseHernandez-ql2bv Thank you! Very glad to hear it! It ages so well!

Love this one ❤

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The only one that I’ve tried is the Napanook. I don’t recall the year, but I liked it. I tend to really enjoy Bordeaux wines the most, as I like a really long finish that isn’t clouded by too much sweetness or fruitiness. There are some Cabernet Sauvignon’s that I like, but I generally prefer something more subtle with greater complexity in the finish. How would Dominus compare with Quintessa? I had a bottle of Quintessa two years ago while out for dinner and I enjoyed it.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you enjoyed Napanook and enjoy Quintessa, then you will definitely enjoy Dominus! Dominus is definitely a level up from both of those wines. It has more elegance and finesse than Napanook, but with more intensely-concentrated fruit and a longer finish. It is made in more of a Bordeaux style. It is not 100% Cab S and often includes one or more other Bordeaux grapes as well. For Napa, the wine can be called Cabernet Sauvignon if there is 75% or more Cab S in the blend. I would definitely encourage you to taste it if you get a chance, especially on a bottle with some age.

@MichaelH-ck4hg

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very quick reply. It looks like a bottle of Dominus will be my next wine purchase. Thanks again for the quick response and your advice.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelH-ck4hg Sounds great! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

@MichaelH-ck4hg

2 ай бұрын

I found a website with several different years of Dominus available. They had a 2007, but I chose a 2016 and ordered it.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelH-ck4hg An excellent choice!

Off subject - what is the best discrete vessel to drink better wine out of when I am just spending some time in a nice public park, such as Rittenhouse Sq or Central Park, before an opera concert? I have tried Yeti wine tumblers, but something is off. Wine glasses aren't practical in that situation.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Great question! I have some wine glasses made of durable plastic that I found at Williams Sonoma. Since many hotels just use stemless glasses in the room now, I travel with them and also use them for situations like you describe, the beach, etc. They don't maintain the temperature like Yeti, but they are the proper shape and don't impact the taste negatively.

@dougronald561

2 ай бұрын

@@AttorneySomm I knew you'd understand. I'll look for stemless durable glasses at Williams Sonoma.

For me my favorite U.S. wine. Best of both worlds.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Very glad to hear that! Thank you. Agreed. They do such a tremendous job!

Mr. Jackson, did you detect any hint of smoke in the 2020 Dominus vintage?

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

I did not. And I’m quite sensitive to it. They had it tested and the fruit they used came back clean. It is a smaller vintage for them.

@jamesnordbeck382

2 ай бұрын

@@AttorneySomm Might you have any insight into smoke taint from the Beckstoffer George III wines in 2020? I am seeing several available for sale in my area.

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesnordbeck382 I don’t recall trying any. My personal choice was to just pass on 2020 Napa since even absent smoke taint it was a difficult vintage. And 2019 and 2021 are both much better.

2016 is a 100pointer

@AttorneySomm

2 ай бұрын

Yes that one is tremendous! Thank you kindly! Cheers!