Dalla Valle Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This was incredible. A shocker as I just don’t think of 1990 as a great Napa vintage and the 91 DV’s are just so good. The wine was almost perfect and the only thing that kept it from being so was......hmmmmm.........now that I think about it I’m here pressed to keep it from that. Okay okay, I’ll change to a 9.9.
This was incredible. A shocker as I just don’t think of 1990 as a great Napa vintage and the 91 DV’s are just so good. The wine was almost perfect and the only thing that kept it from being so was......hmmmmm.........now that I think about it I’m here pressed to keep it from that. Okay okay, I’ll change to a 9.9.
Sep 1st, 2019
This could have easily passed for a high quality Bordeaux in a blind situation. A disposition not often encountered in Napa.
This could have easily passed for a high quality Bordeaux in a blind situation. A disposition not often encountered in Napa.
Mar 22nd, 2015
1990 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep dark ruby red with smaller edge lightening. Dark fruit, plum toasted, balsamic notes, black olive tapenade, lots of laurel. Medium acidity, with a slightly sweet spice, super nice density, blackberries, plum, juicy extra sweetness, sweet cassis, figs, melted, rolling round tannins, very juicy, also on the palate fine ethereal - garrique and leather. All in all very balanced, with nice viscosity - a sexy, great matured CS from the Napa Valley. No hurry yet 94 points 2020 - 2028
1990 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep dark ruby red with smaller edge lightening. Dark fruit, plum toasted, balsamic notes, black olive tapenade, lots of laurel. Medium acidity, with a slightly sweet spice, super nice density, blackberries, plum, juicy extra sweetness, sweet cassis, figs, melted, rolling round tannins, very juicy, also on the palate fine ethereal - garrique and leather. All in all very balanced, with nice viscosity - a sexy, great matured CS from the Napa Valley. No hurry yet 94 points 2020 - 2028
Jul 12th, 2020
This is a 1990 and still bowling me over with depth and flavor.!!!
This is a 1990 and still bowling me over with depth and flavor.!!!
Jun 9th, 2020Textbook. This is why people drink well-aged cab.
Textbook. This is why people drink well-aged cab.
Sep 8th, 2019
May be slightly past its peak, but will be thoroughly enjoyable for many years to come.
May be slightly past its peak, but will be thoroughly enjoyable for many years to come.
Dec 29th, 2018
Soft and earthy. Notes of fresh brewed coffee and still showing nice soft mature plums. Extremely well balanced and soft elegant tannins. 27 years young is this Napa or southern left bank. This is a beauty!!
Soft and earthy. Notes of fresh brewed coffee and still showing nice soft mature plums. Extremely well balanced and soft elegant tannins. 27 years young is this Napa or southern left bank. This is a beauty!!
Sep 2nd, 2017Just outstanding. Holds its character even after being open for 24+ hours. Rich and structured drinking like a much younger wine and almost like an elegant, warm year Bordeaux
Just outstanding. Holds its character even after being open for 24+ hours. Rich and structured drinking like a much younger wine and almost like an elegant, warm year Bordeaux
Nov 4th, 2016