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Wine Description
The Story
The first vintage, produced in 1986, established this wine as an instant Napa Valley classic. Select Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc and aged in no greater than 60% new French oak. For close to three decades, this standard-bearer has consistently shown impressive structure and velvety berry flavors.
Wine Information
2008 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon
The growing season of 2008 was marked by a dry spring, moderate temperatures, and a long, sunny autumn. The result was a relatively light crop of small, concentrated berries. The Cabernet Sauvignon produced wine with soft, silky texture and very nice ripe fruit intensity. Our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon has a brilliant red-purple hue and medium color density. Aromas are deep and lively, with notes of raspberry,...