CRITIC REVIEWS
Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Napanook is a striking, open-knit wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring, something that has not been the case since 2012. A host of blue/purplish fruits, cedar, smoke, tobacco and dark spices are front and center. Fleshy, soft and welcoming, the 2015 is a wine of pure sensual allure. It might not be the most complex or profound Napanook, but I doubt that is what consumers are looking for at this level.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Bottled in July 2017, Dominus' more approachable, less tannic sister wine, Napanook, is a blend this year of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Napanook Proprietary Red Wine is redolent of creme de cassis, potpourri, plum preserves and violets with hints of dark chocolate, menthol, licorice and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is densely packed with black fruit preserves and earthy layers, supported by firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins and finishing with great length.