{"title":"Dalla Valle Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, one name consistently stands out as a beacon of winemaking brilliance: Dalla Valle. At the heart of their portfolio, the \u003cstrong\u003eDalla Valle Maya\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges as a true masterpiece, \u003cstrong\u003ea Bordeaux-style blend\u003c\/strong\u003e that has garnered international acclaim for its complexity, finesse, and the sheer artistry that defines each bottle. This unique wine reflects the family's dedication to excellence and their profound connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Story of Dalla Valle Vineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGustav and Naoko initially ventured to Napa Valley, from ventures in Tokyo and SCUBA diving in the Mediterranean, with ambitions of creating a luxury resort featuring a restaurant. Their introduction to a promising piece of land on the eastern hillsides, facilitated by \u003cstrong\u003ereal estate agent Jean Phillips (later the founder of Screaming Eagle) and Ren Harris (owner of Paradigm Winery),\u003c\/strong\u003e led them to purchase a small parcel with rugged, iron-rich soils above Oakville. As they delved into the challenges of constructing a resort and discovered the potential of their soil for cultivating premium grapes, the Dalla Valles altered their course. Despite facing discouragement from experts cautioning against grape planting on these demanding slopes due to the increased labor and lower yields, they tenaciously shifted gears and embraced winemaking as their new endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Gustav's death, Naoko took the reins into her own hands and, eventually, alongside her daughter Maya, continued to steer the estate towards new heights, honoring the vision set forth by Gustav.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDalla Valle Winery: The People Behind the Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNaoko Dalla Valle - Founder, Farmer, and Proprietor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince establishing Dalla Valle Vineyards in 1986, Naoko has been the driving force propelling the winery to prominence, quietly earning acclaim as one of Napa Valley's most esteemed vintners. In her role, she has not only solidified Dalla Valle as a beloved fixture in the New World's winemaking landscape but has also cultivated a legendary status for the estate's Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. As a dedicated farmer and firm believer in the notion that exceptional wines originate in the vineyard, Naoko's hands-on approach is evident through her daily presence in the vineyard, guiding every decision with her three decades of winegrowing expertise to uphold the pinnacle of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaya Dalla Valle – The Winemaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDestined to be a winemaker from birth, Maya's connection to the vineyard runs deep. Joining the family business in 2017, Maya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, earned through the highest form of oenological education and working at iconic wineries worldwide, such as \u003cstrong\u003eOrnellaia e Masseto, Bodegas Rolland, Pétrus, and Château Latour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer journey into the world of wine began with a childhood steeped in the rhythms of nature. Growing up amidst the vineyards, she vividly recalls the cycles of the seasons, not only within the vines but also in the family's vegetable garden and orchard. Her first encounter with wine was a sensory exploration guided by her parents, who introduced her to the art of tasting at a young age. Reflecting on those early memories, Maya notes in an interview with “Spirited”, \"\u003cem\u003eI was pretty gourmand as a kid (I ate everything!) and was fascinated by the flavors and complexities of wine\u003c\/em\u003e.\" This early exposure laid the foundation for her appreciation of the intricate nuances that define exceptional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the daughter of successful winemakers, Maya's journey into winemaking might seem predestined. However, she emphasizes that she never felt pressured to follow in her parents' footsteps. Growing up in Napa Valley, she explored various interests before finding her way back to the family vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaya fondly remembers roaming the property with her father, surveying the vines on an ATV, and playfully attempting to lay claim to wine boxes adorned with her name. Despite the initial divergence, she found herself drawn to the allure of Napa Valley and the wine business after studying International Relations at the University of Washington. The turning point came during harvest at Neyers Vineyards in 2009, sealing her fate and solidifying her commitment to winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter earning a \u003cstrong\u003emaster’s degree in viticulture and enology from Cornell University\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a Master of Business and Science degree in vineyard and winery management from France’s prestigious Bordeaux Science Agro, she worked at a variety of the world’s most iconic wineries and \u003cstrong\u003eofficially became Dalla Valle’s winemaker in 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maya is now crafting the next generation of magnificent wines and is honored to carry forward the family's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDalla Valle is my home. It is also my family’s legacy. “I am so excited to be working alongside my mom. Dalla Valle is her life’s work, and what she has created is remarkable. I also know that the greatest wineries are judged in terms of decades and generations, and that our story is still being written. I am honored to be carrying our family’s legacy into a second generation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e Maya Dalla Valle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeidi Barrett – Winemaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Heidi Barrett’s most celebrated creations was the renowned \u003cstrong\u003e\"Maya\" cult wine, a distinctive Cabernet blend\u003c\/strong\u003e that earned two flawless 100-point scores from the discerning palate of Robert Parker (for the '92 and '93 vintages). Simultaneously, her winemaking journey\u003cstrong\u003e led her to Screaming Eagle in 1992,\u003c\/strong\u003e where her talent continued to shine. The wines produced under her guidance garnered two perfect 100-point scores (for the '92 vintage and the recent '97), solidifying her reputation as a maestro of crafting exquisite and highly sought-after wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAndy Erickson - Consulting Winemaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Erickson (Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Ovid, etc.)\u003c\/strong\u003e joined Dalla Valle in 2007, drawn by the opportunity to work with the exceptional vineyard. Collaborating with Naoko and Maya, Erickson crafts wines that embody the unique character and complexity of Dalla Valle's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Dalla Valle Maya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its founding in 1986, the winery has consistently produced wines that embody the rich character and complexity of its meticulously tended vineyards. At the forefront of their portfolio is the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eDalla Valle Maya\u003c\/strong\u003e, named after Gustav and Naoko’s daughter \u003cstrong\u003eMaya\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Bordeaux-style blend that reflects the family's dedication to excellence and their profound connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDalla Valle Maya - Top California Cult Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter gaining the renowned Heidi Barrett, Dalla Valle quickly transformed into one of the top \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/california-cult-wines\" title=\"California Cult Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCult Wine\u003c\/a\u003e producers, receiving critical praise from luminaries such as Robert Parker, who called the bottle \"the greatest Cabernet Franc from the New World.\" Over three decades later, Dalla Valle continues to reach new heights, becoming a benchmark in the region for new wineries and establishing an identity among cult wineries like Bryant Family Vineyards and Colgin Cellars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDalla Valle Terroir and Vineyard Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of Maya's excellence lies in the Oakville terroir. Dalla Valle's vineyard, spanning a modest 20 acres, is an exemplar of precision farming, mirroring the care bestowed upon First Growth sites. At elevations reaching 450 feet, the vineyard strategically balances between the valley floor and the mountainous terrain. The western side bathes the vines in abundant sunshine, while breezes from the San Pablo Bay impart a cooling influence, preserving natural acidity in the grapes. The distinct mineral-rich volcanic soils offer ideal drainage, fostering vines that yield profoundly complex and concentrated grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDalla Valle Winery's commitment to sustainability is showcased through organic farming since 2007, now transitioning to biodynamic practices. This holistic approach integrates cover crops, natural soil amendments, and meticulous care, reflecting a multigenerational ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Alchemy Behind the Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by the skilled hands of winemaker Andy Erickson, the winemaking process for Maya is a delicate dance between tradition and innovation. Small yields, careful grape selection, and meticulous sorting precede a fermentation and aging process that takes place in French oak barrels. The result is a wine that seamlessly marries power and elegance, with a rich tapestry of flavors that evolve gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGlobal Presence - DVO Collaboration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a noteworthy collaboration, Dalla Valle partnered with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/ornellaia-wine\" title=\"Ornellaia Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrnellaia \u003c\/a\u003ein Tuscany, crafting DVO from Napa Valley grapes. This venture, blending Old and New World expertise, showcases the estate's global resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Wine Transcending Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Dalla Valle's story continues, it intertwines the legacies of Gustav and Naoko with the innovative spirit of Maya, creating wines that transcend generations. In every bottle, Dalla Valle invites enthusiasts to savor the elegance, complexity, and the enduring spirit of Napa Valley winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e“I don't think I need to reinforce the fact that these offerings are \u003cb\u003eextremely\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edifficult to find\u003c\/strong\u003e , but isn't that the way it always is with such \u003cb\u003eextraordinary\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewines\u003c\/strong\u003e?” — Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-2009-750ml","title":"2009 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP99 \"The 2009 Maya Proprietary Red Wine displays a deep garnet-purple color, exploding with notes of rose hip tea, dried lavender and candied violets over a core of raspberry preserves, blackberry pie and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of spice cake, tobacco and forest floor. Full-bodied, concentrated and boldly fruited, the palate is beautifully lifted with racy freshness and supported with a very fine-grained frame, finishing long and incredibly poised.\" LPB for TWA Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Deep garnet-brick in color, the 2009 Maya needs a little coaxing to bring out scents of blackberry pie and blackcurrant pastilles leading to touches of pencil shavings, lavender, and underbrush. The full-bodied palate delivers impactful black and red berry flavors laced with baking spice notes and supported by velvety tannins, finishing with wonderful tension and length.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Following a significant replanting, Dalle Valle appears to have come back with an impressive group of wines. The proprietary red wine named after proprietress Naoko Dalla Valle’s daughter, Maya, used to be blended with 50-55% Cabernet Franc, but it is only about one-third of the blend over recent vintages. One of the original cult wines of California, this brilliant wine has had enormous success since the mid- and late 1980s. The 2012s are typical for the vintage with lots of fruit, body and precocious, seductive personalities.\" Robert Parker Published: Oct 30, 2013","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964540858427,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-0750-2009-F0L0C0","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-0750-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1699547265"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-2006-3-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2006 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Case of 3 Btls","description":"LP98 \"Deep garnet-brick in color, the 2006 Maya shoots from the glass with bright, vibrant notes of redcurrant jelly, kirsch, and graphite followed by hints of bay leaves and charcoal. The full-bodied palate is chock full of savory-laced red and black berry flavors supported by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and energetic.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965686198331,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-PK03-2006-F0L0C0","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/USRDALDALL-PK03-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1632173315"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-2006-750ml","title":"2006 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP98 \"Deep garnet-brick in color, the 2006 Maya shoots from the glass with bright, vibrant notes of redcurrant jelly, kirsch, and graphite followed by hints of bay leaves and charcoal. The full-bodied palate is chock full of savory-laced red and black berry flavors supported by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and energetic.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966422691899,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1706901388"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP96 \"The 2005 Proprietary Maya, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, is one of the first wines in Napa to showcase the brilliance of Cabernet Franc grown in selected microclimates. (I recall the 1971 Robert Mondavi Reserve, which had healthy doses of Cabernet Franc and first raised the potential of this grape in Napa.) Many vintages of Maya have had much more Cabernet Franc than this particular one, but the 2005 Maya has a beautiful, dense ruby\/purple color, a youthful, but extremely promising bouquet of forest floor, spring flora, blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, medium to full body (14.5% alcohol), an almost skyscraper texture, and a long, long finish of close to 40+ seconds. This is a stunner that is still remarkably youthful at age ten. This has turned out to be one of the superstars of a very impressive vintage.\" RP Jun 2015","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966422822971,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1699547240"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-2012-750ml","title":"2012 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG95 \"The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is just starting to show the first signs of aromatic development in its bouquet. Sweet dried cherry, mint, pipe tobacco, cedar and cinnamon open gracefully. The 2012 is aromatic and light on its feet...Silky, nuanced tannins wrap it all together in style.\" AG for VM May 2024","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34747724333215,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2012-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/USRDALDALC-0750-2012-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1592536325"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Firm, intense and vibrant, with tight, structured red currant, anise, black cherry and mineral notes. Hints of herb, cedar and sage fold in on the finish, keeping a tight, persistent focus. Finishes with tannins that are wrapped in fruit and mineral notes. (JL)\u003cbr\u003eDalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34830517960863,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774886868"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-2001-750ml","title":"2001 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon is superb. Deep, powerful and resonant, the 2001 is absolutely gorgeous today. In most vintages, the Dalla Valle Cabernet lies in the formidable shadow of the Maya, but not in 2001. Dark plum fruit, espresso, dried herbs and spice build into the resonant, satisfying finish. Impressive.\" AG for VM Apr 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-brick colored, it needs a fair bit of swirling to coax out notes of blackcurrant pastilles, blackberry preserves, and baked plums, plus hints of aniseed, crushed rocks, and bay leaves with a touch of iron ore. The medium-bodied palate is bright, crunchy, and impressively youthful, featuring firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the taut, muscular fruit, finishing beautifully pure and fragrant.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2022","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34830518223007,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1748040222"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-2019-750ml","title":"2019 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98+ \"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to unlock notions of blackcurrant pastilles, warm black plums and mulberries, plus hints of black olives, tilled soil, mossy tree bark and violets with emerging baker's chocolate and star anise hints. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and with impeccable poise, it has beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing epically long and earthy.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nLP98 A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Cabernet Franc, just under 5% of it aged in amphoras, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple colored. It rolls out of the glass with youthful notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie, wild blueberries, and vanilla pod, giving way to notes of chocolate box and violets. The full-bodied palate is rich, spicy, and generous with velvety tannins and just enough freshness, leading to a long and fragrant finish on this beautiful wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJS98 Gorgeous blackberry and currant aromas with hints of herbs. Wonderfully varietal character. Full-bodied with tannins that frame the wine so nicely and create a long, lightly chewy finish. Fantastic wine. Available in October. Drinkable now, but give it three to four years.","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44463155871981,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2019-F0L0C0","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2019-F0L0C0_34de2502-74b1-4ff4-a3ab-92d0d7fd04c5.jpg?v=1737135084"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-2012-750ml","title":"2012 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG98+ \"The 2012 Maya is surprisingly deep and powerful inb this vintage, with none of the early appeal of the estate's other 2012s. Today, the Maya is dark and brooding, with tons of intensity to match its massive, virile personality. Readers will have to be patient, but the 2012 is a special wine that much is clear\" AG for VM Oct 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nRP98 \"The 2012 Maya is already revealing great complexity with notes of forest floor, licorice, truffles, red and blackcurrants and a hint of graphite. The beautiful aromatics are followed by an equally majestic, full-bodied, multidimensional wine of great class and elegance. This sensational effort should drink well for 25-30 years.\" RP for TWA Oct 2014\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP98 \"The 2012 Maya is deep garnet in color. It bursts onto the scene with flamboyant notes of warm cassis, juicy plums, and wild blueberries plus suggestions of rose oil and exotic spices with a touch of crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is intense and rich, with plush tannins and seamless freshness leading to a long and fragrant finish on this lovely wine.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"This iconic estate whose vineyard is planted high in the red soils of the Oakville Corridor, on the eastern hillsides of the Vaca Mountains, has turned out two magnificent 2012s. The superb 2012 vintage has given proprietress Naoko Dalla Valle a brilliant blueprint to imprint the gorgeous style of these wine. She is backed up admirably by the globe-trotting, world-renowned winemaking guru, Michel Rolland.\" Published: Oct 30, 2014","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44670966890733,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-0750-2012-F0L0C0","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-0750-2012-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1704847645"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-2011-750ml","title":"2011 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG94 (Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red) The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is soft, open-knit and very pretty. Still very fresh and nuanced, the 2011 is impeccable today. Bright red cherry fruit, cedar, mint, tobacco and earthy notes all grace this understated Cabernet from Dalla Valle. The aromatics are so expressive today. Hints of crushed red berry fruit, mint and spice build into the long, persistent finish. ","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46477544653037,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2011-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2011-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1720034644"},{"product_id":"dalla-valle-ornellaia-dvo-2018-750ml","title":"2018 DVO, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, Dalla Valle \u0026 Ornellaia, Bottle (750mL)","description":"RP98+ \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (containing a splash of Cabernet Franc) is a brand-new wine, representing a collaboration between Dalla Valle in Napa Valley and Ornellaia Estate in Tuscany (hence DVO). Deep garnet-purple colored, it is intensely scented of baked plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with an emerging perfume of potpourri, Indian spices and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is opulently fruited and plushly textured, delivering bags of floral and spicy nuances with a long, mineral and earth-tinged finish. Draped in flamboyant drama, this is a very different, very exciting new face of Napa Valley! 400 cases were made.\" LPB for TWA Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD97 \"A new project between Dalla Valle and Ornellaia that has been in the works for several years now, the 2018 DVO is made at Dalla Valle yet focuses more on the southern part of the valley as well as hillside fruit. It’s starting out in the 500-case range, but the goal is to grow the production toward 2,000 cases. The 2018 is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (there’s a small amount of Cabernet Franc) from Oakville and Mount Veeder, and the élevage is similar to Dalla Valle, brought up in a mix of new and used oak. It’s a beautiful wine with a complex, savory bouquet of cassis and currant fruits intermixed with notes of chocolate, bouquet garni, and scorched earth. It’s youthful and unevolved on the palate, yet has beautiful purity, ripe, silky tannins, and a great finish. A classy, structured 2018, it needs to be forgotten for 4-6 years and is going to evolve for 20 years or more.\" JD Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLisa Perrotti-Brown for RobertParker.com writes, \"DVO is a new joint venture between Dalla Valle and Ornellaia. The fruit for this new wine comes from various sources around Napa Valley, including cooler areas such as Coombsville and Mt. Veeder as well as Oakville. “It is about finding a more restrained take on Napa without being too simplistic about 'Old World finesse with New World personality,'” Ornellaia’s winemaker Axel Heitz told me over a Zoom call.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDVO is Cabernet Sauvignon dominant with a little Cabernet Franc, “to add freshness to the wine,” according to Maya.\" \nPublished: Jan 14, 2021","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47582657282285,"sku":"USR:DAL:DVOR-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDVOR-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520062"},{"product_id":"2020-dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-bottle-750ml","title":"2020 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS96 So much blackberry and lead-pencil shavings. Hints of tar, too. Full-to medium-bodied with extremely well-crafted tannins that run the length of the wine. Hints of oak at the end, but this will come together nicely with bottle age. Slightly chewy now. Some salted caramel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nRP95 Black cherries, dark loam and cassis appear on the nose of Dalla Valle's 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, joined by hints of cedar and vanilla. It's medium to full-bodied, firm, tannic and sturdy but essentially ripe, with a softness to its structure that suggests early accessibility. The long, mocha-tinged finish lingers elegantly, a delicious capstone to a super wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nLP95 Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon needs a lot of shaking and swirling to reveal youthfully subdued notes of crushed blackcurrants and black cherries with underlying hints of cast-iron pan, charcoal, wild sage, and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers beautiful harmony and plenty of depth, featuring generous black fruit and earthy layers with firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with great length.","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902730678509,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2020-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2020-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1763598637"},{"product_id":"2007-dalla-valle-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-bottle-750ml","title":"2007 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"VM94 \"(14.6% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Knockout ineffable nose combines blackberry, blueberry, flowers, minerals, spicecake, iron and miso. Silky-sweet and highly concentrated, conveying an almost candied quality to its blueberry, blackberry and espresso flavors but energized by almost shockingly bright acidity. With its outstanding density and refined texture, this is clearly the product of a great site. This velvety, sappy wine utterly saturates the palate and tongue without leaving any impression of dryness. A superb wine with a long life ahead of it, but even today it's balanced and sexy.\" ST for VM Mar 2017","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49709256179949,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALC-0750-2007-F0L0C0","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALC-0750-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774886926"},{"product_id":"1995-dalla-valle-maya-napa-valley-magnum-1-5l-slightly-scuffed-label","title":"1995 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"WS95 \"Dark, intense and deeply concentrated, with a sharp, tight beam of currant, blackberry and cherry, complex and spicy. The tannins are woven in, giving it seamless texture, and the finish pumps out lots of juicy fruit. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2000 through 2008. 470 cases made.\" JL for WS Nov 1998","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49805974503661,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-1500-1995-F0L1C0","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-1500-1995-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778258075"},{"product_id":"1996-dalla-valle-maya-napa-valley-magnum-1-5l","title":"1996 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"RP96 The 1996 Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vivid, intense aromas of new saddle leather, plums, black currants, underbrush, and licorice are followed by a full-bodied, sensationally concentrated wine with sweet tannin, a deep, exceptionally pure and concentrated mid-palate, and an opulently-textured finish. It was surprisingly open-knit and delicious when tasted in October, but there is more tannin lurking beneath the surface.","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49805974569197,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-1500-1996-F0L0C0","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-1500-1996-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778258104"},{"product_id":"2011-dalla-valle-maya-napa-valley-case-of-3-btls","title":"2011 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Case of 3 Btls","description":"LP96 \"Deep garnet in color, the 2011 Maya leaps from the glass with vibrant scents of wild blueberries, redcurrant jelly, and wild sage followed by hints of rusty nails, dried herbs, black olives, and underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is bright and youthful, with firm, fine-grained tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with a lively herbal lift.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG95 \"The 2011 is a gorgeous Maya. It is maybe a bit light next to surrounding vintages, but still has plenty of depth and overall intensity. Black cherry, mocha, plum, spice, licorice and scorched earth flesh out nicely. The new oak is maybe a bit pushed for the wine's structure. At the time, Maya was done in mostly new oak, as opposed to about the 75% or so that is more typical today.\" AG for VM May 2022","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49805974700269,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-PK03-2011-F0L0C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-PK03-2011-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778107727"},{"product_id":"2014-dalla-valle-maya-napa-valley-case-of-3-btls","title":"2014 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Case of 3 Btls","description":"AG97 \"The 2014 Maya is superb. Pliant and resonant in the glass, it is another impressive wine from the Dalla Valle family. The Maya offers striking depth, with nearly seamless contours and magnificent balance, all in the more delicate style of the year. Black cherry, incense, tobacco, espresso, menthol and dried flowers open with time in the glass, but it is the wine's balance, its overall harmony, that I find most captivating.\" AG for VM Jan 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP96 \"The 2014 Maya is deep garnet in color. Scents of black cherries, dried sage, and preserved plums spill from the glass, followed by wafts of fallen leaves, tapenade, and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers taut, savory-laced black fruits and firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a lively lift.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR96 \"Smoldering aromas of vanilla bean, roasted bell peppers and cassis purée. Voluptuous and grippy on the palate, with flavours of chocolate-covered-plums, graphite and dried herbs. Balances a dense, fruit-driven core with deft seriousness. Just beginning to soften, this is a showstopper in the making and should age wonderfully.\" ML for DR Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95+ \"It is excellent, but not one of the great efforts from this iconic winery situated on the eastern Vaca hillsides above the Oakville corridor. That said, the 2014 Maya Proprietary Red may not be as perfect as the 2013 was, but it is a fabulous effort. Finishing at 14.6% alcohol, this wine (generally a blend of about 60% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon) has incredibly gorgeous aromatics of black and blue fruits, forest floor, violets, and an almost Graves-like, scorched earth, gravelly nuance. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied richness and terrific harmony among its structural elements such as alcohol, acidity, tannin and wood, with moderately sweet tannins in the finish. It is a good 30- to 35-year wine, as most Mayas have tended to be, and is impressive and surprisingly structured for a 2014. Forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 35-40 years.\" RP Oct 2016","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49805974765805,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-PK03-2014-F0L0C0","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-PK03-2014-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778107767"},{"product_id":"1999-dalla-valle-maya-napa-valley-magnum-1-5l-slightly-scuffed-label","title":"1999 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"RP97 \"The virtually perfect 1999 Maya is a wine of stupendous unctuosity, richness, fruit, and elegance. It is remarkable that the Cabernet Franc grown in these red volcanic soils can produce wines of such intensity as well as elegance. Notes of cassis, blueberries, blackberries, espresso, smoke, earth, and vanilla are offered in a full-bodied, profoundly concentrated and layered style. For whatever reason, the 1999 Maya revealed more forwardness than the Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee.\" RP Aug 2002\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD97 \"The 1999 Maya includes a big chunk of Cabernet Franc (45%) and is a richer, more layered wine compared to the Estate Cabernet. Beautiful red currants, cassis, dried earth, lead pencil, and an Haut Brion-like graphite and mineral component all flow to a full-bodied red that’s drinking spectacularly well today. As with the Estate Cabernet, I’d drink bottles over the coming decade, but it will evolve longer as well.\" JD Jan 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP97 \"The 1999 Maya is medium brick in color. A tad shy to begin, it opens out to feature notes of redcurrant jelly, raspberry preserves, and forest floor with nuances of Sichuan pepper and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with bright, impressively youthful red berry layers and firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a savory lift.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2024","brand":"Dalla Valle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940890321133,"sku":"USR:DAL:DALL-1500-1999-F0L1C0","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDALDALL-1500-1999-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778260458"},{"product_id":"2018-dalla-valle-ornellaia-dvo-proprietary-red-napa-valley-case-of-3-btls","title":"2018 Dalla Valle \u0026 Ornellaia, DVO, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, Case of 3 Btls","description":"RP98+ \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (containing a splash of Cabernet Franc) is a brand-new wine, representing a collaboration between Dalla Valle in Napa Valley and Ornellaia Estate in Tuscany (hence DVO). Deep garnet-purple colored, it is intensely scented of baked plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with an emerging perfume of potpourri, Indian spices and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is opulently fruited and plushly textured, delivering bags of floral and spicy nuances with a long, mineral and earth-tinged finish. Draped in flamboyant drama, this is a very different, very exciting new face of Napa Valley! 400 cases were made.\" LPB for TWA Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD97 \"A new project between Dalla Valle and Ornellaia that has been in the works for several years now, the 2018 DVO is made at Dalla Valle yet focuses more on the southern part of the valley as well as hillside fruit. It’s starting out in the 500-case range, but the goal is to grow the production toward 2,000 cases. The 2018 is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (there’s a small amount of Cabernet Franc) from Oakville and Mount Veeder, and the élevage is similar to Dalla Valle, brought up in a mix of new and used oak. It’s a beautiful wine with a complex, savory bouquet of cassis and currant fruits intermixed with notes of chocolate, bouquet garni, and scorched earth. It’s youthful and unevolved on the palate, yet has beautiful purity, ripe, silky tannins, and a great finish. A classy, structured 2018, it needs to be forgotten for 4-6 years and is going to evolve for 20 years or more.\" JD Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLisa Perrotti-Brown for RobertParker.com writes, \"DVO is a new joint venture between Dalla Valle and Ornellaia. The fruit for this new wine comes from various sources around Napa Valley, including cooler areas such as Coombsville and Mt. 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