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Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points: “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, which always includes a splash of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is incredible juice and a wine readers should seek out. Showing the quality and style of the vintage beautifully, it offers a captivating bouquet of crème de cassis, unsmoked tobacco, bouquet garni, and violets, with just a touch of foresty, earthy notes in the background. Aged 22 months in barrel (with a small amount in amph...
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The Story
Founded in 1986 by Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle, Dalla Valle Vineyards is a world-renowned, family-owned winery located on the eastern hillsides of Oakville in Napa Valley. Operating on iconic volcanic soils overlooking the valley floor, the estate produces benchmark "cult" wines celebrated for their exceptional power, site specificity, and longevity. The signature Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon—typically blended with a small percentage of Cab...
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Winemaker Notes: “Our annual offering of Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of some of the best blocks that grow on our estate property. The 2018 vintage, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, was aged for 22 months in two-thirds new French oak barrels, giving the wine a round, burnished texture and elevated fruit intensity. Fresh berries, soil and dried hay give way to cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked meat...
Vuosikerta 2018
Seamless season of heavenly hangtime and phenomenal phenolic development
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed...
