Moueix - Dominus 1992

WEINWISSER: "Tiefgründiges, kräftiges, komplexes Bouquet, schwarzer Cassis, Korinthen, Nougat, Pferdesattel, Leder, Tabak. Dichter, vielschichtiger, eleganter, aromatischer Gaumen mit samtener, klassischer Struktur, vielfältiger, dichter Aromatik, feinem Tannin, sehr langer, dichter Abgang. 19/20 trinken - 2028" -A. Kunz.

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Production from the 124-acre Napanook Vineyard reached 6,500 cases in 1992 and 10,000 cases in 1994, a figure this winery has been building toward since the debut releases of 1983 and 1984. The 1992 Dominus is similar in style to the 1990. It exhibits an open knit, opulent, rich, easy-going character with gorgeous levels of earthy, cassis fruit intertwined with scents of herbs, coffee, and chocolate/mocha ice cream. Rich and full-bodied, with thick, viscous flavors and low acidity, this is a forward, exceptionally concentrated, easy to understand Dominus that should drink well for 20 years. It appears that Christian Moueix has settled into an identifiable Dominus style (the lavish ripeness routinely achieved in northern California, with the texture of a great Pomerol) since the 1990 vintage. Although older vintages have a similarity to more recent vintages, the older wines possess harder tannin than is present today. The 1993 crop was declassified and sold off in bulk, surprising in view of the fact that many great 1993 Napa Cabernets were produced. Tel. (707) 944-8954; Fax (707) 944-0547"

FALSTAFF: "Kräftiges Karmingranat, breiterer Ockerrand. Zart karamellige, gereiftere Nase, zart ätherische Nuancen, Minze, Zitruszesten, wirkt mit Luft frischer. Saftig, schokoladig, robuste Tannine, dunkle Beerenfrucht, mineralischer Nachhall, Nougat im Abgang, sehr präzise, gute Frucht auch im Rückgeschmack."

DECANTER: "The 1992 Dominus is gorgeous, bursting from the glass in a blaze of mentholated black cherries, loamy soil and forest floor, and following through on the palate with a compelling marriage of bright fruit and a supple, expansive texture. The cooler vintage has made for a great deal of aromatic complexity and capacity to refresh, without losing any Napa generosity. Delicious wine."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fully mature, elegant, soft, refined style of California Cabernet, with an earthy, spice filled, sweet cherry, tobacco and cassis sensation in its core. There is no reasons to age this wine any longer. Pop and pour or 20- minutes of decanting is more than ample."