2009 Dolce, Napa Valley [3L with Gift Box]

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This dramatic double magnum of our late harvest jewel is one of our rarest and most irresistible formats of Dolce, Napa Valley. Often called the "pinnacle of late harvest winemaking in North America," the 2009 vintage offers fresh stone fruit flavors with rich butterscotch-caramel undertones.

Dolce

002-DL0931

Other Notes

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

Tasting Notes

Aromas of apricot, poached pear and orange rind dominate the more subtle clove and mineral notes. The flavors mimic the aromas on the nose, melding with a mouthwatering texture and added notes of juicy orange and citrus blossom. This wine shows the restraint of youthfulness with the expectation that its bottle bouquet will emerge with a few more years of bottle age.

Vineyard Notes

Dolce’s 20-acre vineyard is located in Coombsville, east of the city of Napa, and is 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 westfacing 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

2009

Varietal

Semillon/Sauv Blanc

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

October 26 – 31, 2009

Aging

31 months in French oak (100% new)

Fermentation

4 – 10 weeks

Residual Sugar

12.5%

Alcohol %

13.9

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