“Dolce” Napa Valley 2013 – Far Niente 375ml (Sweet Wine)

The grapes to produce “Dolce” Napa Valley Far Niente, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, were carefully selected and then vinified in the traditional manner. “Dolce” Napa Valley Far Niente then spent 31 months in 100% new French oak, adding a delicious complexity to the final wine. Dolce’s 20 acres of vineyard 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 it develops, its coverage is seemingly random with individual berries succumbing to Botrytis at different rates, if at all.