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Del Dotto

Del Dotto Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley estate established in 1885 and revived under the current Del Dotto family in 1990, farming the historic Estate Vineyard on the eastern side of St. Helena and the Cave Vineyard. The winery is well known for its elaborate wine cave experience and a portfolio of estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Sauvignon leads at auction with 40 lots averaging $135 per bottle. The Beast — a Cabernet-based barrel selection — averages $226 across 14 lots with the 1996 vintage among the most sought-after, reflecting early critical attention. Villa Del Lago Cabernet Sauvignon averages $490 across 8 lots with the 2013 vintage most traded — the estate's highest-value wine per bottle. Merlot averages $105 and Cabernet Franc $142. Top auction prices have reached $1,845. The overall average of $139 across 152 lots reflects a premium Napa family estate whose direct-to-consumer and cave tour model has built a loyal customer base that sustains secondary market prices. Del Dotto wines were particularly popular during the 2000s for their full-bodied, high-scoring style under enologist Philippe Melka's early influence.