2007 Dolce, Napa Valley [750ml]

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This elegantly aged vintage shines bright, while also conveying a creamy texture and soft caramel notes that gains richness with time.

Dolce

002-DL071C

Other Notes

As Dolce ages, its appearance transforms from golden to amber hues.

Tasting Notes

The 2007 Dolce is youthfully fruity with layered aromas ranging from fresh-baked lemon bars to honey and caramel. In the mouth, the citrus aromas shift to peach and pineapple flavors. The silky entry evolves into a creamy and coating texture that is rich yet balanced through the finish. Concentrated and fruit-driven, this vintage will reveal additional layers of aroma and flavor along with a perfumed bottle-bouquet in the years to come.

Vineyard Notes

Dolce’s 20 vineyard acres are located in Coombsville, east of the city of Napa, and are situated at the base of the Vaca Mountains, which define the eastern border of the valley. The volcanic soil is loose and well drained, and the west-facing vineyard is protected from the prevailing winds so that the damp, morning fog of autumn—a very important factor in the development of Botrytis cinerea—hangs longer amongst the vines, often until midday. A combination of high humidity followed by drying conditions encourages, but does not guarantee, the growth of Botrytis. As the mold develops, its coverage is seemingly random with individual berries succumbing to Botrytis at different rates, if at all.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2007

Varietal

Semillon/Sauv Blanc

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

October 29 – November 27, 2007

Aging

31 months in all new French oak

Fermentation

3 – 20 weeks

Residual Sugar

12.5%

Alcohol %

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.