Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya

9.636 ratings
9.514 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
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9.7

The 2012 Maya is fabulous. Deep and explosive, the 2012 remains quite young. Black cherry, chocolate, espresso, licorice and gravel, along with the wine's natural concentration, convey and impression of virile intensity. As good as the 2012 is today, another few years in bottle certainly will not hurt. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2024)

The 2012 Maya is fabulous. Deep and explosive, the 2012 remains quite young. Black cherry, chocolate, espresso, licorice and gravel, along with the wine's natural concentration, convey and impression of virile intensity. As good as the 2012 is today, another few years in bottle certainly will not hurt. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2024)

May 10th, 2024
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.0

Massive.

Massive.

Aug 9th, 2018
James Forsyth

The Cab Franc in the Maya is so appealing. Rich and fruity but also fresh, like a ripe plumb with a sprig of mint.

The Cab Franc in the Maya is so appealing. Rich and fruity but also fresh, like a ripe plumb with a sprig of mint.

Jun 6th, 2017
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9.8

Aromatic lift, precision and intensity are the signatures of the 2012 Maya. Savory herbs, mint, violets, spices and red cherry jam are woven together in an intricate fabric of flavors and textures that captivate all the senses. Pure power and finesse are rarely found together to this degree... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)

Aromatic lift, precision and intensity are the signatures of the 2012 Maya. Savory herbs, mint, violets, spices and red cherry jam are woven together in an intricate fabric of flavors and textures that captivate all the senses. Pure power and finesse are rarely found together to this degree... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015)

Mar 14th, 2017
Chad Bowman

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9.5

#boom

#boom

Aug 29th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Such a baby and shouldn't even be drunk yet. Really hasn't developed but lots of potential here. I still prefer the 2011.

Such a baby and shouldn't even be drunk yet. Really hasn't developed but lots of potential here. I still prefer the 2011.

Mar 16th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

Black cherry, plum, damp earth, exotic spice, roses, nutmeg. M- acid, m body, m/m+ round tannin. Black tart cherry. Complex and balanced. Long finish. Still very young.

Black cherry, plum, damp earth, exotic spice, roses, nutmeg. M- acid, m body, m/m+ round tannin. Black tart cherry. Complex and balanced. Long finish. Still very young.

Mar 1st, 2016
Joe Weinberger

Great stuff with a long life ahead. Just entering its drinking window.

Great stuff with a long life ahead. Just entering its drinking window.

Apr 18th, 2024
John Malcolm

An exquisite wine. Intense and complex. Truffles, blackberries, cassis, and cedar. What a treat!

An exquisite wine. Intense and complex. Truffles, blackberries, cassis, and cedar. What a treat!

Oct 10th, 2023
James Vlasic

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Jeff’s cellar

Sep 5th, 2022