2002 Dominari Cabernet Sauvignon:

Appellation America - Atlas Peak Appellation Signature Wine selection:

Bright, dark, deep color. Rich, sweet, oak-vanilla, chocolate, jammy berry notes, with slight celery in the nose. Berry with hints of vanilla flavors and mint-y eucalyptus, blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, brown sugar, and cocoa. Big, tannic structure with modest acidity finishing second. Velvet-y. Balance?...Wow! Although this wine has big tannins, it finishes creamy with nice acidity, lingering but needs time. Best tannins of all the Atlas Peak Cabs tasted; too much at first, but upon allowing it to sit in the glass, it’s well-integrated. (Atlas Peak Discovery Tasting: April 29, 2006)

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Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Buying Guide - Sept. 2004 - 92 points
Dominari 2001 Merlot (Napa Valley); $45. This complete and fulfilling Merlot has lots of stuffing. The flavors run toward ripe plums and blackberries, with an undertow of green olive, coffee and chocolate. Oak brings smoky vanillins and adds its own sort of sweetness. But the real wonder are the tannins, which are rich ripe and complex.