Winery Story
Dominus Estate
Before Dominus became a Napa Valley icon, it was just a vineyard—and a young Christian Moueix asleep in its soil, dreaming of what it could become.
Love Story
My favorite vineyard love story is the one Christian Moueix told me maybe twenty years ago. In his 20s, having recently graduated from UC Davis in the late 1960s/early 70s, the nearby region of Napa Valley caught his eye. This was back when Napa was a one-horse town, and Yountville wished it had a horse....
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville
Address: 2570 Napanook Road, Yountville, CA 94599
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 102 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: Certified Organic
Year Established: 1983
Owner: Christian Moueix
Winemaker: Tod Mostero
Website: https://www.dominusestate.com
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Published: April 2025