Dominus 2023

The 2023 vintage for Napa Cabernet is going down as one of the greatest vintages from the region. It is being called a ‘vintage of a lifetime’. Decanter magazine, ‘2023 was as perfect as any Napa vintage in living memory.’ 

Dominus has long stood as one of Napa Valley’s defining estates, producing wines that reflect a precise, deeply rooted philosophy carried forward by Christian Moueix. Guided by a commitment to dry farming and careful vineyard work, the wines consistently express balance, structure, and a clear sense of place.

The 2023 Dominus and Napanook continue that tradition. The vintage is shaping up to be one of notable depth and longevity, with both wines already showing rich fruit, balanced acidity, and finely structured tannins. Early impressions place 2023 alongside standout recent years such as 2013, 2016, and 2018.

The 2023 Dominus leads the range, showing power, precision, and the signature complexity that has made the estate a benchmark in Napa Valley. Alongside it, the 2023 Napanook offers a more approachable expression, with polished texture and a vibrant core of fruit supported by fine tannins.