2015 Dominus, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 2015 Dominus is a heady, exotic wine that is just starting to come around. Ripe dark-toned fruit and plush textures announce a gorgeous, super-expressive Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackberry, gravel, incense, leather, licorice and dried herbs build into the sumptuous, layered finish. The 2015 has shed some of its baby fat and is settling comfortably into middle age. [Antonio Galloni, 11/01/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040

Robert Parker 100

Bottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 09/03/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2055