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2016 Dalla Valle, Maya, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)
$595
Rating:RP100/JD100/LP100 Wine Critics: RP = Robert Parker
AG = Antonio Galloni
BH = BurgHound
JD = Jeb Dunnuck
LP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
VM = Vinous Media
WS = Wine Spectator
JS = James Suckling
DR = Decanter
NYR = Not Yet Rated
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Rating:RP100/JD100/LP100 Wine Critics: RP = Robert Parker
AG = Antonio Galloni
BH = BurgHound
JD = Jeb Dunnuck
LP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
VM = Vinous Media
WS = Wine Spectator
JS = James Suckling
DR = Decanter
NYR = Not Yet Rated
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Product Description
RP100 "The 2016 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it's a little reserved to begin, soon unfurling to reveal the most incredible array of floral and red fruit layers—kirsch, redcurrant jelly, black raspberries, lilacs, red roses and lavender—with achingly beautiful wafts of cigar box, pencil lead, camphor, cinnamon stick and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and with fabulous elegance and poise in the mouth, the palate delivers layer upon layer of perfumed black and red fruits with a very firm, finely grained texture and an epically long, mineral-laced finish. Give this knock-out beauty another 5 years in the cellar and drink it over the next 30+." LPB for TWA Oct 2018
JD100 "The 2016 Maya offers another level of depth and density and is a truly special, magical wine. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, it boasts off the chart notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, lead pencil, chocolate, and incense. These all give way to a massively concentrated, rich, and powerful wine that nevertheless stays oh, so seamless, silky and pure, with a finish that goes on for minutes. Utterly profound in every way, this sensational wine hits every high point you could ever set for a glass of wine. it's one of the top 2-3 wines in this report. Hide bottles for 7-8 years and it will keep for 3-4 decades." JD Jan 2019
LP100 "The 2016 Maya, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notes of blackcurrant preserves, black raspberries, and juicy plums leading to nuances of dark chocolate, violets, and fertile loam with wafts of iron ore and menthol. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a jaw-dropping juxtaposition between grace and power, featuring super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness to support the intense black fruit and savory layers, finishing epically long and fragrant. This is stunning." LPB for TWI Feb 2024
JD100 "The 2016 Maya offers another level of depth and density and is a truly special, magical wine. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, it boasts off the chart notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, lead pencil, chocolate, and incense. These all give way to a massively concentrated, rich, and powerful wine that nevertheless stays oh, so seamless, silky and pure, with a finish that goes on for minutes. Utterly profound in every way, this sensational wine hits every high point you could ever set for a glass of wine. it's one of the top 2-3 wines in this report. Hide bottles for 7-8 years and it will keep for 3-4 decades." JD Jan 2019
LP100 "The 2016 Maya, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notes of blackcurrant preserves, black raspberries, and juicy plums leading to nuances of dark chocolate, violets, and fertile loam with wafts of iron ore and menthol. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a jaw-dropping juxtaposition between grace and power, featuring super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness to support the intense black fruit and savory layers, finishing epically long and fragrant. This is stunning." LPB for TWI Feb 2024