Dolce (375ML half-bottle) 2010
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The winery says, "liquid gold from the Napa Valley." They are so right, this is consistently one of grandest wines in all the world. The 2007 Dolce, an iconic wine, is in a class by itself. Deep gold in color; seduction begins in the nose as the wine emits honey, butterscotch and dried apricots; medium bodied, layered and saturated on the palate; very sweet, impressive acidity, well balanced; loaded with honey and apricots in the flavors, a kiss of oak to tie it all together; long finish, bright and lasting aftertaste. (Tasted: April 20, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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