Napa Valley
2016 Dolce, Napa Valley
- 97 pointsJames Suckling
Dolce’s style goals are foremost to express the fruitfulness of the vintage nuanced with spice, for the aromas, flavors and finish to be lifted, reminiscent of one another, and enduring, and for the finishing impressions to compel a second sip. The 2016 vintage exemplifies all those traits beginning with aromas of apricot, pear, honeysuckle, all-spice, and vanilla. Similar fruitful flavors follow the oily and lively entry but this vintage has flavors also suggestive of a treat along the lines of crème brûlée and bread pudding. The texture is particularly watering on entry carries the flavors into its long, juicy and satisfying finish!
Napa Valley
2016 Dolce, Napa Valley
Napa Valley
2016 Dolce, Napa Valley
- 97 pointsJames Suckling
Dolce’s style goals are foremost to express the fruitfulness of the vintage nuanced with spice, for the aromas, flavors and finish to be lifted, reminiscent of one another, and enduring, and for the finishing impressions to compel a second sip. The 2016 vintage exemplifies all those traits beginning with aromas of apricot, pear, honeysuckle, all-spice, and vanilla. Similar fruitful flavors follow the oily and lively entry but this vintage has flavors also suggestive of a treat along the lines of crème brûlée and bread pudding. The texture is particularly watering on entry carries the flavors into its long, juicy and satisfying finish!
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The Details
Varietal
88% Semillon
12% Sauvignon Blanc
Aging
28 months in French oak (100% new)
Harvest Dates
October 27 - November 7, 2016
Release Date
2023 (Fall 2020 to wine club)
Winemaker
Greg Allen
2016 brought favorable weather, Botrytis bloom, a meticulous harvest, and 10 batches aged 32 months.
The 2016 growing season featured favorable weather, resulting in high-quality grapes and good yields. Steady winter rains continued into early spring, promoting excellent vine growth. Temperate summer conditions allowed berry development to reach delicious ripeness. Late October rains induced widespread Botrytis bloom in Dolce’s vineyard blocks. Harvest began on October 27, focusing on Botrytis-affected berries. The meticulous crew made six passes, finishing on November 7. This effort produced ten unique batches of wine, which fermented in new French oak barrels and aged for thirty-two months before blending and bottling.
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A region celebrated for its ideal climate and varied terrain.
Napa Valley AVA is world-renowned for its diverse microclimates and rich soils, producing some of the world's finest wines. With over 16 sub-AVAs, it offers a rich palette of flavors, primarily excelling in Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
97 Points
James Suckling
“This is a superb sweet wine from America with candied apples, pears, pineapple, and hints of spices. Some flint. Dense and spicy. Really sweet and flavorful. Dried apricot at the end. The real deal.”
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