Enjoy one of Northern Italy’s most popular wines. This is a lush, medium to full-bodied wine, rich with bright raspberry and cherry aromas. The intense flavors of cherry and spice come together in a balanced wine that is a perfect complement to meats, pasta and pizza! It is a great everyday wine!
Winemaker Notes
As proprietor and winemaker Rob Lawson strives to integrate Napa Valley’s climate and growing techniques and conditions with true Italian varietals. The Pelissa family propagated this old Torino clone at the University of California, Davis in 1981. Of the nine total acres of Dolcetto planted in the Napa Valley, all are under our management. It’s a wine we love to make and drink.
Specifications
Vintage: 2013
Grower: Yount Mill Vineyards
Vineyard: Del Bondio-Bella Oaks, Yountmill-Block House
Certified Organically Grown
Appellation: Rutherford and Yountville, Napa Valley
100 % Dolcetto, whole berry processed.
Barrel-aged for three-four years in 100% French Oak, 10% in new French Oak.
Winery: Pavi Napa Valley
Owners: Rob & Pavi Lawson
Founded: 1998
Location: St. Helena, CA Napa County
Winemaking in Northern California has deep roots in the varietals planted by early agricultural immigrants from Italy. PAVI is a nod to our heritage offering classic Italian varietals influenced by the California climate and modern winemaking techniques. Limited production wines for today’s table, including Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Cabernet and Vin Santo.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Another one where I have some bottles that I don’t know what to do with. I think there were multiple buys and splits. Anybody claiming some of what I have?
@PLSemenza
Did you get those Paul?
My count of 9 remaining and what I think I owe suggests perhaps, but if not I still have you covered for two.
Also I have you down for some Keller Rotie and Flying Goat PN.
I know where the Pavi and Goat are, still looking for the Keller.
@rjquillin
Hi Ron, no I haven’t received any of the splits I was in: 2 - Pavi, 3 - Keller Rotie, 4 - Flying Goat PN, and I believe you said you had 2 - Provenance Vineyards Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon.
@PLSemenza Ok, need to take care of those.
I can put my hands on everything but the Keller; gonna need to dig around and look for that one.
See the whisper that follows.
I just had my last bottle of the 2011 on Saturday. It was excellent. I like these younger than the older vintages we’ve had on woot/CM. The case price is certainly a good value. Maybe I’ll see if the office wants some for happy hours…
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pavi Wines Napa Valley Dolcetto - $55 = 17.12%
@DanNC
Oops, thank you for the heads-up. I had to work early this a.m. so went to bed before the offer went live then did the computation while half asleep when I woke up. Too bad we cannot delete posts on Casemates beyond the 5 minute edit window. Correction below…
@raccoon81 I think all my replacements were 12s, although I may have just logged them incorrectly. Will have to have a look when I get home. Glad to hear you liked the 13. Looking forward to trying it.
CORRECTION
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pavi Wines Napa Valley Dolcetto - $55 = 30.55%
@mrn1
It’s not but it’s one of the biggest percentage discounts. Only a handful have been 30% or higher. Moran Manor was the highest at 37.49%. I’m good for 2 or 3 if that helps…
@chipgreen Manor Moran, biggest discount and a great wine IMHO! Unfortunately this case of Pavi is already split up but thanks for offering to keep me out of the dog house!
Also IMHO @winedavid49 has been doing a bang up job keeping my cellar stocked. In the waning days of WW, I ramped up my purchases so that I wouldn’t run dry if CM didn’t stack up, or if I couldn’t find an equivalent alternative. I tell myself on a weekly basis “no more wine for a while” and then another great wine at a price too attractive to pass up appears. I guess in many circles peeps wouldn’t appreciate the problems I have!!!
I’m not sure if there is a thread on other’s opinions w/ CM, but I’d be interested to hear from others.
@mrn1@Winedavid49
I agree, the deals have been interesting and attractively priced. It seems the smaller allotments are offered at about what we would have paid on WW and then an additional discount on top for the case purchases really makes some of the deals stand out as great bargains.
@sdilullo
I’ve only had the 2005 Pavi Dolcetto but it was very good. I lab-ratted it in 2013. OH was not a ship-to state at the time but I went in for some of the 2012 recently. So, my vote is for “worthy complement”.
AFA comparison, not really alike. The Dolcetto is a little smoother and more fruit forward, leaning towards black and blue fruit more so than red. I would say it drinks more like a Montepulciano than a Sangio.
This is a delicious wine. Last time, it was available for shipping to NH. Not this time. Very sad about this. (Well at least the last vintage was very good).
I received 3 bottles of this vintage in July, drank one in August but have no notes except that I liked it and stashed the other 2 bottles. I’ve had a lot of the 2005 vintage and still have at least 1 bottle of every vintage of this wine since 2000 except 2001. I drank a 2000 last week, it’s still hanging in there, though showing some age at this point.
I found and opened another 2013 last night, it’s drinking well right now and I agree with the comments above from @chipgreen. It’s smooth with dark fruit and a little oak, paired well with the pizza I ate. @sdilullo I consider it a “worthy complement” in my cellar & I bought a case when the offer started. This wine is a bargain at the case price and a great daily drinker IMO, happy to see Pavi Dolcetto back on Casemates.
Hey everyone
Hope this offering is getting your attention.
My favorite wine to make and an amazing wine for the holiday tables. We are sharing our love with you on this one.
Such a diverse wine and easy to drink and enjoy. We try to capture the varietal character with some CA sunshine. Truly and great fun wine. It’s meant to be shred and enjoyed together with family and friends.
Love to read the comments and happy to answer any questions
Thanks for all the continued support
Let’s make this the best casemates ever.
Salutè
Rob Lawson owner winemaker
I too just opened a bottle from 2013-very delicious-don’t be scared off if you had a bad experience with the older vintages. The newer wine is wonderful.
Is there a delay on this? Normally ships pretty quick, but still says processing on my order status. Not sure if it’s just me or is everyone else still waiting??
@fredpgh yes and no. there was a delay in getting the wine to our warehouse, but we are upgrading shipping to make sure it gets there by thanksgiving. so all’s well that ends well.
An auto-buy for me… Anyone else notice that the ends of the labels were lifting off the bottles (on 4-5 bottles from the last 2013 vintage case I bought)? The labels are quite stiff and ‘sticky’ adhesive backed… was worried that perhaps the affected bottles got hot/warm and that caused it. Opened one and appears to be fine, but concerned anyway.
Tasting Notes
Enjoy one of Northern Italy’s most popular wines. This is a lush, medium to full-bodied wine, rich with bright raspberry and cherry aromas. The intense flavors of cherry and spice come together in a balanced wine that is a perfect complement to meats, pasta and pizza! It is a great everyday wine!
Winemaker Notes
As proprietor and winemaker Rob Lawson strives to integrate Napa Valley’s climate and growing techniques and conditions with true Italian varietals. The Pelissa family propagated this old Torino clone at the University of California, Davis in 1981. Of the nine total acres of Dolcetto planted in the Napa Valley, all are under our management. It’s a wine we love to make and drink.
Specifications
Price Comparison
$449.50/case (including shipping) at Pavi Napa Valley
About The Winery
Winery: Pavi Napa Valley
Owners: Rob & Pavi Lawson
Founded: 1998
Location: St. Helena, CA Napa County
Winemaking in Northern California has deep roots in the varietals planted by early agricultural immigrants from Italy. PAVI is a nod to our heritage offering classic Italian varietals influenced by the California climate and modern winemaking techniques. Limited production wines for today’s table, including Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Cabernet and Vin Santo.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, November 23rd - Monday, November 26th
Pavi Wines Napa Valley Dolcetto
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $124.99 $10.42/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2013 Pavi Dolcetto
Adding this '13 would give me a 9 year vertical.
SoCal splitz?
@klezman @MarkDaSpark @PLSemenza @TechnoViking
Another one where I have some bottles that I don’t know what to do with. I think there were multiple buys and splits. Anybody claiming some of what I have?
@MarkDaSpark @PLSemenza @rjquillin @TechnoViking You brought me some already. I’m good.
@klezman @MarkDaSpark @rjquillin @TechnoViking
Hi Ron, on the your tracking sheet you sent me back in June it shows 2 for PLSemenza - Paul
@PLSemenza
Did you get those Paul?
My count of 9 remaining and what I think I owe suggests perhaps, but if not I still have you covered for two.
Also I have you down for some Keller Rotie and Flying Goat PN.
I know where the Pavi and Goat are, still looking for the Keller.
@rjquillin
Hi Ron, no I haven’t received any of the splits I was in: 2 - Pavi, 3 - Keller Rotie, 4 - Flying Goat PN, and I believe you said you had 2 - Provenance Vineyards Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon.
@PLSemenza Ok, need to take care of those.
I can put my hands on everything but the Keller; gonna need to dig around and look for that one.
See the whisper that follows.
I love dolcetto ,I’ll probably be in on this one !
@Leonifarms Leoni in the house! Gonna have to make you a Labrat!
I just had my last bottle of the 2011 on Saturday. It was excellent. I like these younger than the older vintages we’ve had on woot/CM. The case price is certainly a good value. Maybe I’ll see if the office wants some for happy hours…
Woke up. Saw Pavi. Done deal. Back to bed. Zzzz
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pavi Wines Napa Valley Dolcetto - $55 = 17.12%
@chipgreen $55/$180 = 30% savings?
@DanNC
Oops, thank you for the heads-up. I had to work early this a.m. so went to bed before the offer went live then did the computation while half asleep when I woke up. Too bad we cannot delete posts on Casemates beyond the 5 minute edit window. Correction below…
The 2012 was great and I just remembered I have a coupon from the issue with the 2001s and 2002s. In for a case!
@IanMorr We did the same, had the 13 in replacements that went over well. This will be one we can enjoy and share over holidays.
@raccoon81 I think all my replacements were 12s, although I may have just logged them incorrectly. Will have to have a look when I get home. Glad to hear you liked the 13. Looking forward to trying it.
@IanMorr The gf still prefers the ‘12, but also enjoyed the ‘13.
so sad another good one that doesn’t ship to NH
SE Michiganders interested in a split?
@jrbw3 OK, I’ll help out
Seems to be a pattern of bad business from this vineyard.
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=200840
@jmsynats screw that Michael Mondavi family. I liked this Dolcetto last time, im buying me a case
.
@jmsynats
hm… that’s terrible… indeed… but…
/giphy slick-tricky-pork
@scott0210 I mean, I still bought a case
Just enjoyed a bottle of the '12 last night!
/giphy agonizing-terrific-wire
Enjoyed this last time
/giphy momentous-resilient-ketchup
/giphy perpetual-designed-dolphin
CORRECTION
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pavi Wines Napa Valley Dolcetto - $55 = 30.55%
@chipgreen Wow! Is that the largest case discount to date? I can use the # to justify this purchase w/ SHMBO.
@mrn1
It’s not but it’s one of the biggest percentage discounts. Only a handful have been 30% or higher. Moran Manor was the highest at 37.49%. I’m good for 2 or 3 if that helps…
@chipgreen Manor Moran, biggest discount and a great wine IMHO! Unfortunately this case of Pavi is already split up but thanks for offering to keep me out of the dog house!
Also IMHO @winedavid49 has been doing a bang up job keeping my cellar stocked. In the waning days of WW, I ramped up my purchases so that I wouldn’t run dry if CM didn’t stack up, or if I couldn’t find an equivalent alternative. I tell myself on a weekly basis “no more wine for a while” and then another great wine at a price too attractive to pass up appears. I guess in many circles peeps wouldn’t appreciate the problems I have!!!
I’m not sure if there is a thread on other’s opinions w/ CM, but I’d be interested to hear from others.
@mrn1
What is she, an owl? She hoo…
@chipgreen @mrn1 Thanks!! please keep sharing with friends and office mates!
@mrn1 @Winedavid49
I agree, the deals have been interesting and attractively priced. It seems the smaller allotments are offered at about what we would have paid on WW and then an additional discount on top for the case purchases really makes some of the deals stand out as great bargains.
Finally found neighbors
/giphy aloof-bickering-game
@wmhatch neighbors make great casemates! well done!
I’m drinking a 2012 right now…excellent! Am buying more!
For anyone who’s had both - we’re huge fans of Noceto’s Sangiovese; how would this compare?
Obviously different varietals but overall this seems like a worthy complement in the cellar, no?
@sdilullo
I’ve only had the 2005 Pavi Dolcetto but it was very good. I lab-ratted it in 2013. OH was not a ship-to state at the time but I went in for some of the 2012 recently. So, my vote is for “worthy complement”.
AFA comparison, not really alike. The Dolcetto is a little smoother and more fruit forward, leaning towards black and blue fruit more so than red. I would say it drinks more like a Montepulciano than a Sangio.
@chipgreen Good insight, sir. We don’t have any Dolcetto at the moment so I’ll consider this a good opportunity to add a case to the cellar.
This is a delicious wine. Last time, it was available for shipping to NH. Not this time. Very sad about this. (Well at least the last vintage was very good).
Definitely in for a case - good stuff!
I received 3 bottles of this vintage in July, drank one in August but have no notes except that I liked it and stashed the other 2 bottles. I’ve had a lot of the 2005 vintage and still have at least 1 bottle of every vintage of this wine since 2000 except 2001. I drank a 2000 last week, it’s still hanging in there, though showing some age at this point.
I found and opened another 2013 last night, it’s drinking well right now and I agree with the comments above from @chipgreen. It’s smooth with dark fruit and a little oak, paired well with the pizza I ate. @sdilullo I consider it a “worthy complement” in my cellar & I bought a case when the offer started. This wine is a bargain at the case price and a great daily drinker IMO, happy to see Pavi Dolcetto back on Casemates.
Hey everyone
Hope this offering is getting your attention.
My favorite wine to make and an amazing wine for the holiday tables. We are sharing our love with you on this one.
Such a diverse wine and easy to drink and enjoy. We try to capture the varietal character with some CA sunshine. Truly and great fun wine. It’s meant to be shred and enjoyed together with family and friends.
Love to read the comments and happy to answer any questions
Thanks for all the continued support
Let’s make this the best casemates ever.
Salutè
Rob Lawson owner winemaker
/giphy catastrophic-sweet-ox
Anyone know how the 2013 compares to the 2012?
Any notes? Rats?
12 a little leaner
13 best vintage we have produced
Bright great fruit structure
@RLaw66 this is good news as we’ve really been enjoying the '12.
Opened a bottle of the 2012 last night. In for two more cases!
/giphy whole festering language
Great daily drinker, in for a case
/giphy hanging-walloping-rifle
I too just opened a bottle from 2013-very delicious-don’t be scared off if you had a bad experience with the older vintages. The newer wine is wonderful.
Got a case of 12. San Gabriel Valley, anyone wants to grab some (at least 2 per person), let me know.
/giphy astute-trashed-sloth
Is there a delay on this? Normally ships pretty quick, but still says processing on my order status. Not sure if it’s just me or is everyone else still waiting??
@fredpgh yes and no. there was a delay in getting the wine to our warehouse, but we are upgrading shipping to make sure it gets there by thanksgiving. so all’s well that ends well.
An auto-buy for me… Anyone else notice that the ends of the labels were lifting off the bottles (on 4-5 bottles from the last 2013 vintage case I bought)? The labels are quite stiff and ‘sticky’ adhesive backed… was worried that perhaps the affected bottles got hot/warm and that caused it. Opened one and appears to be fine, but concerned anyway.
@dbarrym same here with the labels arriving half off. One was missing labels, it says Pavi on the top so I think we’re good to go.