2001 Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)

AG96 (Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Red) 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. (New review April 2023)

RP 94+ "Two terrific wines from Dalla Valle, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc) from their hillside vineyards in Oakville, exhibits a dense purple color along with a beautifully sweet perfume of cedarwood, creme de cassis, incense and spice box. Full-bodied and rich with gorgeous purity and texture as well as a multidimensional mouthfeel, it still has some tannins to shed and tastes like it is only 4-5 years old. It has at least two decades of life ahead of it. (RP)" (May 2011)
Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley