2003 | Dolce | Late Harvest

Exotic, tropical, apricot and melon notes combine with hints of honeysuckle on the palate. While undeniably sweet, the signature texture and long finish lead to a mouthwatering finish that is perfectly balanced and clean. More subtle flavors of toasted almonds, fig and pear integrate nicely with notes of brioche and bread pudding.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: This is not the best Dolce over the last five years, but having said that, it's still a wonderful dessert wine. Rich in apricot, orange, pineapple tart, caramel and vanilla crème brûlée flavors, and with residual sugar of 10.4%, it seduces the palate with zesty sweetness. As delicious as it is, it just lacks that extra punch of intensity.
  

• Wine Spectator: Rich and vibrant, with sweet, succulent fig, apricot, melon and fresh tobacco flavors that are complex and concentrated. Full-blown without being weighty, ending with a long, persistent, detailed finish. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Producer Information

Dolce represents the pinnacle of late harvest winemaking. Indeed, Dolce is the only American winery dedicated to producing a single late harvest wine. Created in 1985 by the partners of Far Niente, Dolce has achieved what no other winery in the United States has been able to accomplish. And we’ve done so through painstaking efforts that involve the finest craftsmanship and the willingness of Mother Nature to lend a hand.We’re patient. Late harvest wines take time and an extraordinary level of focused attention. Beyond that, in order to create a wine with the qualities of Dolce, it takes land that seemingly was designed for this very purpose. Land with a combination of gravel, volcanic ash, loam and clay which has been formed over thousands and thousands of years. At Dolce, we like to believe that whatever force was behind the formation of this land had these 20 acres at the southern end of the Napa Valley in mind for something truly special.

DISCLAIMER** This is a single item listing unless otherwise noted in the description. Retailer advises either in stock or in route to their location. Usually ships within one to four business days. Longer processing times may occur especially around holiday(s). Some items may become backordered or delayed without notice due to demand & will ship out upon arrival. Overseas 700ml products typically have longer processing/transit times. You can always verify product availability by calling 1-888-548-0333. Please refer to our cancellations & returns agreement or reach out to our support team at help@caskcartel.com for any additional questions.

Our dedicated team specializes in creating personalized shopping experiences. If you’re looking for a specific item or collection that isn’t appearing on our marketplace, please reach out to us at concierge@caskcartel.com or fill out the product inquiry form and one of our dedicated team members will be in touch.  Whether it’s a product you’ve experienced while traveling or a rare, hard to find item you’ve been searching for, we have an established global network of retailers with the ability to locate and source the rarest and hardest to find products.