Dolce Late Harvest, Napa Valley

Varietals: 90% Semillon & 10% Sauvignon Blanc Fermentation Time: 1 – 2 months Residual Sugar at Bottling: 15.0o Brix Director of Winemaking: Dirk Hampson Harvest Dates: November 30 – December 5, 2015 Aging: 28 months in French oak (100% new) Release Date: December 2019 Winemaker: Greg Allen Appellation: Napa Valley Liquid Gold from Napa Valley Dolce’s 20-acre vineyards 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 indi