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

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

LP96 "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

RP94+ "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