Dalla Valle Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.316 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.4

Beautiful Aged Napa Cab. Still has many years ahead of it.

Beautiful Aged Napa Cab. Still has many years ahead of it.

Aug 9th, 2016
Alex Pitts

Cellar Master Scholium Project

8.6

A beauty. But lacked something.

A beauty. But lacked something.

Apr 30th, 2015
Andrew Shaheen

Delicious, on tail end of maturity, drink up.

Delicious, on tail end of maturity, drink up.

Jun 23rd, 2023
Eric

Over the hill overall, but killed it during the 30-90 minute window.

Over the hill overall, but killed it during the 30-90 minute window.

Dec 10th, 2022
James K

Funky, interesting, but well past its prime.

Funky, interesting, but well past its prime.

Feb 25th, 2019
Jason Jones

The 91s are hit or miss at this advanced age, but this one was spectacular. For my palate the 94s are still better and more consistent right now.

The 91s are hit or miss at this advanced age, but this one was spectacular. For my palate the 94s are still better and more consistent right now.

Jan 20th, 2018
Duane Crowley

Good nose, nice acidity has allowed the wine to hold up 26+ years. Fruit diminishing but still very enjoyable. Nearly no sediment, in hind site would not have decanted, would have let it open in the glass.

Good nose, nice acidity has allowed the wine to hold up 26+ years. Fruit diminishing but still very enjoyable. Nearly no sediment, in hind site would not have decanted, would have let it open in the glass.

Feb 19th, 2017
Ned Gray Creed

Bordeaux in CA.

Bordeaux in CA.

Sep 5th, 2016
Vincent Mangiacapra

'91 Dalla Valle Can Deep glistening currant in color. Sweet cassis, black cherry with a touch of mushroom & cigar on the plate. Finishes long.

'91 Dalla Valle Can Deep glistening currant in color. Sweet cassis, black cherry with a touch of mushroom & cigar on the plate. Finishes long.

May 9th, 2015
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.2

DLynn had this 8 years ago

DLynn had this 8 years ago

Sep 17th, 2016