description Dalla Valle Vineyards Overview
Dalla Valle Vineyards produces premium wines from Napa Valley’s Oakville region. The winery is known for its small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and the unique Maya blend, cultivated through meticulous vineyard practices. These wines are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts appreciating concentrated flavors and aging potential. It's a winery focused on delivering exceptional quality within a limited quantity.
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What is the Maya blend at Dalla Valle Vineyards?
Maya is a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, named after Maya Dalla Valle, daughter of founders Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle. The wine achieved legendary status after the 1990 and 1992 vintages both received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, an extraordinarily rare distinction for a California wine.
Where are Dalla Valle's vineyards located?
Dalla Valle Vineyards is situated in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley, California, on the eastern hillsides above the valley floor at elevations of roughly 400 to 500 feet. The estate's volcanic, well-drained soils are particularly well-suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Who is involved in winemaking at Dalla Valle today?
Naoko Dalla Valle, who co-founded the estate with her late husband Gustav in 1986, continues to oversee the property and its winemaking direction. The winery has also benefited from consulting relationships with prominent winemakers, including periods of guidance from Andy Erickson and earlier from the late Heidi Barrett.
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