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Dominus 1988

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, United States 1988

Dominus 1988 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Listed at £300.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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£300.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Napa Valley
Origin
Napa Valley · Napa Valley · United States
inferred from Napa Valley
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambvenisoncheese boardbraised beef
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Rooted in values of quality, stewardship, tradition and innovation, the Dominus Estate team produces distinctive wines that express the essence of the historic Napanook vineyard. Known for complexity and balance, this Cabernet blend is structured, seamless and perfectly integrated. The 1988 vintage displays a rich nose reminiscent of cassis, cedar and tea. Soft and spicy in the mouth, with an elegant finish of subtle vanilla and cedar.

Other vintages of Dominus we list
1985£325.001989£325.001992£350.001994£615.001995£315.001997£350.002000£240.002002£420.002003£285.002006£300.002007£325.002009£245.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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