Del Dotto Vineyards
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 203
Vintage: 2013
Del Dotto Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is grown at our new winery location in the Oakville appellation
- We have hand-selected this wine from the best French oak barrel we have
- This world-class Cabernet Sauvignon shows classic Oakville appellation characteristics
- We feel this wine reflects the very best of one of the best Napa Valley vintages in history
Description
Our family is excited to make available our very special 2013 Del Dotto Oakville Cabernet. We have hand selected one of the best French Oak barrel selections from the amazing 2013 vintage. This wine is very true to showcasing how great Oakville Cabernets can be.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Gerard Zanzonico
Winemaker, Del Dotto Vineyards
Been involved in all aspects of winemaking- grape growing,
production, bottling, and marketing.
Country born: US
Education: I have been educated at some of the finest universities in the world: Chateau Montelena, Stonegate Winery, Staglin Family Vineyard, and Del Dotto Estate. My primary influences include Jim Barrett, Jerry Luper, Crush Brothers (Giovanni Crush, Lester Crush Marvin Crush, PK Crush); through them I have learned to work hard, pay attention, have fun, work hard, have passion and work hard!
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My goal as a winemaker has always been to bring out the personality of every vineyard I work with, producing the best wine possible with minimal intervention.
V Wine Cellar
6525 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599-1300
707-531-7053
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Keever Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 18 (2014) | |
| Realm Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Act II, Scene i | 18 (2014) |
| Realm Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Cuvee | 16 (2012) |
| Keever Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Essence of Gemstone | 14 (2010) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Del Dotto Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.