2016

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast

Tasted 5 October 2018 California · Napa Valley

From barrel. The best rendition of The Beast I've had over the last couple of years. Seemingly more focused than the 2015 was at this stage, and more akin to the 2014 in its concentration and complexity, this…

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Producer: Del Dotto
Wine: All vintages
Region: California · Napa Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2016 Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast

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2014

Del Dotto The David Napa Valley

California · Napa Valley

Four years ago was my last spin with this wine. This bottle is improved from my previous experiences, though I still find this to be more of a plush and simple representation. Agreeable and all,…

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2016

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Family Reserve

Napa Valley · Rutherford

From barrel. The Rutherford became lost in the sea of other barrel samples that were a bit more compelling than this somewhat simple representation of its terroir. I could drink it, and it went fine…

Reviewed 6 October 2018

2016

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Connoisseurs' Series Vicard French Oak St Helena Mountain Block 2

Napa Valley · St. Helena

From barrel. It was very interesting to note the difference between this Vicard Energie barreled wine, and the exact same wine but from the Vicard Privilege barrel. This Energie was more abrasive and…

Reviewed 6 October 2018

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