Napanook
About Napanook
p>Napanook Vineyard has been the oldest and greatest source of fruit for the finest Napa Valley wines since the 1940s and 1950s. In 1982 Christian Moueix, better known for his work in Pomerol with family-owned properties like, Petrus, Trotanoy and La Fleur Petrus, fell in love with Napa and began to farm and redevelop the Napanook Vineyard.Together with Dominus winemaker Tod Mostero, owner Christian Moueix produce two wines that both reflects the two sides of this historical terroir. On the southern side of Napanook vineyards, the grapes ripen three to five days before the northern side. They produce a wine that is expressive and full of red berry aromas and that gives the Napanook cuvée. The fruits on the northern side will turn into a wine that is more mysterious, with more aromas of dark berries; this is the iconic Dominus wine.
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California | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$3,888.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)This is a flamboyant red that offers hazelnuts, dark berries and a hint of chocolate. Full-bodied with round and soft tannins. So fresh. So rich, enticing and layered. A blend of 84 per cent cabernet sauvignon, nine per cent petit verdot and seven per cent cabernet franc. Delicious now. Drink or hold. April 2019 release. |
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California | 2 | 93 (VN) | HK$4,265.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2017 Napanook is forward, lush and quite giving - in other words, very much in keeping with the style of the year. Silky and radiant, with plenty of bright, red-toned fruit, the 2017 Napanook is one of the very finest Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in this price range. Savory, earthy and licorice undertones add striking shades of nuance, with silky tannins that extend the finish effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and inviting wine. When just opened, the 2017 mostly offers density and opulence, but a few hours of air brings out layers of subtlety and aromatic nuance. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$3,915.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2018 Napanook is every bit the charmer it was last year. Succulent and racy out of the glass, the 2018 is such a gorgeous wine. Silky tannins and generous fruit give the 2018 so much immediacy and appeal. Black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and licorice are pushed forward. |
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California | 1 | 96 (JS) | HK$4,705.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)An open and beautiful wine with green-olive and currant aromas and flavors. Some bark and earth, too, together with mushrooms, herbs, crushed stones and pomegranate. Medium to full body with round, creamy tannins and refined finish. Blood orange at the end. Crunchy. So drinkable now, but will age beautifully |
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California | 2 | 95 (JS) | HK$3,480.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)Aromas of currants, blackberries, fresh mushrooms and flowers. Medium-bodied with compacted fruit and integrated, fine tannins. Ripe fruit with reserve. Attractive and alluring. Excellent structure. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Give it at least five years to open and soften, but very attractive now. |