2019 Ulysses, Napa Valley

Tasting Notes

The 2019 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, crafted by the Dominus Estate team, has received critical acclaim and community praise, with ratings ranging from 89.6 to 93 points.

This vintage opens with red fruit aromas like raspberries and cherries, layered with mineral and savory notes, followed by deeper flavors of blackcurrant, tobacco, and rich earth. The palate is described as elegant and polished, with silky tannins, medium body, and refreshing acidity. Additional descriptors include plum reduction, licorice root, espresso crema, cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and cedar, showcasing its complexity and Bordeaux-inspired finesse.

About Winery

Ulysses Vineyard, located on Napa Valley’s prestigious Oakville bench, was founded in 2008 by Christian Moueix, the renowned winemaker behind Dominus Estate and Château Petrus in Bordeaux. The vineyard was originally part of the historic Charles Hopper Ranch, and its location—on an alluvial fan at the foot of the Mayacamas Range—offers deep, gravelly clay loam soils ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon.

Since acquiring the property, Moueix and his team have undertaken a meticulous restoration of the vineyard, focusing on dry farming to enhance root depth and drought resistance. This sustainable approach allows the vines to express the pure character of the terroir, resulting in wines that are elegant, structured, and deeply reflective of their origin