DOMINUS 2010, Napa

Opened this bottle last night and the nose alone is worth the price—those dark berry and violet notes hit you immediately. The texture is incredibly plush yet light, exactly as described, and it paired beautifully with dinner.

The palate is where this one shines—plush and fine-grained, yet so light on its feet it feels almost weightless, with that dark chocolate and violet carrying through the finish. Every sip stays silky from start to end, exactly what I hoped for.

The nose is incredibly complex with graphite, violets, and dark chocolate all coming through beautifully. It’s plush and suave on the palate but still feels light and elegant, not heavy at all.