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The Story

This jewel in the crown originates in the remarkable vineyard that shares its name. A proprietary blend aged in primarily new French oak, Maya showcases the site’s exceptional Cabernet Franc; it is graceful and alluring with an unmistakable pedigree. Fewer than 500 cases are produced each year.

The signature blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from our estate in Oakville, Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Both of these varieties thrive on the iron-rich, rocky soils in the eastern hills of Oakville. Our aim is to find the right combination between the “Maya Block” of Cabernet Sauvignon, which consistently produces the most compelling wine on the estate, with Cabernet Franc growing in adjacent blocks, which adds a new and exciting dimension to the wine

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Wine Information

Maya


Dalla Valle Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery that was founded in 1986 by Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle. The winery and vineyards are located on a plateau 400 feet above the valley floor, in the eastern hills of Oakville, Napa Valley. The combination of perfect sun exposure and the cooling marine influence from the Pacific Ocean make this an ideal site for world class winegrowing. Dalla Valle has reached an admirable level of acceptance in the last decade and produces some of the most sought out Cabernet Sauvignon and proprietary red wine in California. Wines made from Dalla Valle Vineyards are pure unbridled expressions of fruit at its most powerful and concentrated. These wines are of immense stature and richness with well-integrated tannin and acidity.

Gustav Dalla Valle was born and raised in Northern Italy.  His family has been in the wine business for over 175 years.
In 1982, he returned to the wine business with his wife, Naoko and they purchased their Oakville property and created Dalla Valle Vineyards. Gustav’s exuberant personality touched many people in his lifetime. Gustav passed away in December of 1995.
Naoko Dalla Valle was born and raised in Kobe, Japan where her ancestors were involved in Sake making.  Naoko and Gustav shared the vision of producing a world class wine.  After Gustav’s death, Naoko took on the sole responsibility for the operations of the vineyards and the winery.  She has put together a formidable team of vineyard and enology specialists. All grape growing and winemaking operations are under her insightful vision and the commitment to maintain and improve the highest quality continues.

Alluring and full of unmistakable pedigree, Dalla Valle Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine was named after Gustav and Naoko's daughter Maya. Each year less than 500 cases of this graceful wine of refinement and rich elegance is produced. 1988 marks the first vintage of Maya.



Soil: rock of volcanic origin with clay loam and clay soil
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Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
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Ageing: in 70% to 80% new French oak casks



Dalla Valle Vineyards
Post Office Box 329
Oakville, California 94562
USA

Tel. +1-707-944-2676
Fax   +1-707-944-8411
info@dallavallevineyards.com
www.dallavallevineyards.com

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Long, Gentle and Pure

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Balanced, Multi-dimensional, Medium-bodied, Elegant and Full

Verdict

nice but not special and Exotic

Written Notes

Intense aromas of violets, licorice which come through to the palate. Dried figs. Nutmeg Very evolved. Charming and evocative. A classic example of 1980’s Napa Cabernet. Beautiful expression. Good with pork.
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Oakville, Napa Valley
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