Far NienteDolce Napa Valley Late Harvest 2016 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 14918
£105.30 inc VAT
USA
Sweet Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Far Niente
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Greg Allen
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Grape: 90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Far Niente
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Greg Allen
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Grape: 90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc

Product Notes

Far Niente Dolce Napa Valley Late Harvest wine is a luscious and indulgent dessert wine made from grapes that are harvested late in the season, allowing them to concentrate their natural sweetness. This wine is a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, both hand-picked and carefully selected to ensure the highest quality. The result is a wine that is rich and complex, with notes of honey, apricot, and citrus fruit. It is a perfect accompaniment to sweet desserts like fruit tarts, crème brûlée, and cheese plates. Far Niente Dolce Napa Valley Late Harvest wine is a true delight, offering a luxurious and indulgent experience that is sure to impress.

Tasting Notes

The 2015 Dolce is fresh and fruitful, with aromas of orange, lime, and apricot along with sweet floral notes of honeysuckle. This Dolce lands on the palate with a coating and pleasing thickness that carries the citrus flavors long into the finish. Key lime pie comes to mind as bakery spices combine with a creamy texture and mouthwatering citrus flavors.

About the Winery

Far Niente

Located in one of the premium wine regions of the USA, the Far Niente Winery was established in 1885 by John Benson. When he set up the winery on the hills located on the west of Oakville, he wanted to ensure that the grapes are processed as naturally as possible. This is why this winery is designed in the gravity-flow design.

It was in 1976 that the ownership of the Far Niente Winery changed from Benson to Gil Nickel. While buying the winery, Nickel purchased the nearby vineyards as well. Though the ownership changed, Nickel didn’t want to change the name, because it had some unique charm to it. In 1982, the Far Niente winery harvested its first Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes.

Currently, the brand owns over 300 acres of vineyards that are located across some of the important wine regions in Napa Valley. The five vineyards where the grapes for the historic Far Niente wines are crafted are:

The Martin Stelling Vineyard – Spread across 57 acres, this is the biggest vineyard of the group. It is located in Oakville. While Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted varietal here, you can also find Petit Verdot on small lots.

John C Sullenger – This 42-acre vineyard is also located in Oakville. The grapes for Napa Valley Cabernet wine comes from here. You will find the Nickel & Nickel Winery here.

Barrow Lane Vineyard – Located in the cool area of Coombsville, this 18-acre vineyard is situated at the foothills of the hills. The Chardonnay grown here is blessed with a good exposure, which helps in increasing its intensity.

John’s Creek Vineyard – This is a 50-acre vineyard located at Coombsville. The grapes for Napa Valley Chardonnay blend come from here.

Carpenter Vineyard – Also located at Coombsville, this 25-acre vineyard is situated at the foothills of the Vaca Mountains. The grapes for Far Niente Chardonnay blend come from here.

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