Dominus Winery

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Dominus Winery is a renowned Napa Valley winery celebrated for its minimalist, landscape-integrated architecture and high-quality Bordeaux-style wines.

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Dominus Winery canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural landmark
vineyard
winery
acquiredVineyard Napanook Vineyard
agriculturalPractice dry farming (in many vintages)
alsoKnownAs Dominus Estate
architect Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron
surface form: Jacques Herzog

Pierre de Meuron
architecturalFeature gabion stone walls
landscape-integrated design
architecturalStyle minimalist architecture
architectureFirm Herzog & de Meuron
associatedPerson Jean-Pierre Moueix
surface form: Christian Moueix
climateControlMethod passive cooling through gabion walls
completedIn 1997
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designPhilosophy architecture subordinate to landscape
minimal intervention in winemaking
designYear 1995
exportMarket international
flagshipWine Dominus
foundedBy Jean-Pierre Moueix
surface form: Christian Moueix
grapeVariety Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot
historicalAssociation Napanook Vineyard was part of one of Napa Valley’s earliest vineyards
inception 1983
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

Napa Valley
Yountville
materialUsed basalt rocks
gabion baskets
name Dominus Winery self-link
notableFor integration with surrounding landscape
use of porous stone-filled gabion walls for climate control
owner Jean-Pierre Moueix
surface form: Christian Moueix
parentCompany Moueix family wine interests
primaryGrapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
producesWine Dominus
Napanook
region Napa Valley
surface form: Napa Valley AVA
reputation highly rated Napa Valley Cabernet producer
tourism visits by appointment only (policy may vary by year)
vineyardHistory Napanook Vineyard dates back to the 19th century
vineyardName Napanook Vineyard
wineClassification Napa Valley red wine
wineRegion North Coast AVA
wineStyle Bordeaux-style red wine

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Herzog & de Meuron notableWork Dominus Winery
Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron notableWork Dominus Winery
subject surface form: Herzog & de Meuron
Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron architectOf Dominus Winery
subject surface form: Herzog & de Meuron
Dominus Winery name Dominus Winery self-link