| Producer | Dominus Estate |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 1983 |
| Sku | 19177 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 1983 vintage marks a milestone: it was the first year Dominus was made entirely from estate fruit sourced from the Napanook vineyard in Yountville. Planted on historic grounds once tied to Inglenook, the fruit in 1983 had to contend with an unusually wet winter followed by a hot late season.
Visually, this bottle typically shows garnet to brick hues, revealing its age. Tasting notes suggest aromas of dense blackberry and cassis layered with cedar, tobacco, damp woods, tar, and hints of oriental spice. On the palate, it leans toward full-bodied structure with firm, persistent tannins, and a character that’s austere yet expressive.
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