2022 Vega Dolcetto, Los Olivos District, Santa Barbara
San Francisco Wine Panel Score

92 Points

Dinner-worthy and varietally on-target in personality, this Dolcetto also shows the undercurrent of gutsiness that makes the variety famously good with meats and rich stews. Scents of red plum, boysenberry and dried dark cherry dominate the nose, while peppercorn notes joins these at center stage on the palate, this whole given presence by its gently piquant red fruit. Firming tension adds a further attraction in the mouth and this carries through a lingering finish where brighter cranberry flavors shine through. it is ready to enjoy.