Othello Napa Valley Red 2023

About This Wine

Crafted by Dominus Estate from the historic Napanook Vineyard in Yountville, the 2023 Othello offers a refined glimpse into one of Napa Valley’s most storied terroirs. Designed as a more approachable expression of the estate, it delivers the pedigree of Dominus with a style meant to be enjoyed earlier in its life.

The wine is driven by Cabernet Sauvignon (about 89%) with Petit Verdot, aged roughly 18 months in French oak, giving it both polish and structure. Aromatically, it opens with vibrant layers of black cherry, cassis, and ripe plum, accented by cedar, tobacco, and subtle cinnamon spice.

On the palate, Othello is medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins and bright acidity, balancing juicy dark fruit with savory undertones of graphite, leather, and cocoa. The finish is smooth and elegant, reflecting the restrained, Bordeaux-inspired style that defines the wines of Christian Moueix’s Napa estate.

Approachable now yet capable of developing over the next decade, the 2023 vintage captures the quiet sophistication of Dominus—a polished Napa Cabernet blend that overdelivers for the price.