Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022

Dalla Valle Vineyards sits among the most revered, influential, and coveted wine names in the world. Founded by Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle, and for over 30 years now, they have firmly established themselves as one of the greatest cult wines, and one of the first in Napa Valley. Their daughter, Maya, is at the helm now after being a student learning from some of the great winemakers of the world, either on her family’s property or at such global iconic sites as Ornellaia, Petrus and Chateau Latour.  Prior to her joining the team, some of the most celebrated winemakers in the valley including Heidi Barrett, Mia Klein, Philippe Melka, and Andy Erickson cut their teeth at this world-class property.  This iconic estate’s vineyards are planted high in the iron-rich, volcanic soils of Oakville, on the eastern hillsides of the Vaca Mountains. The convergence of these soils with west-facing, sun-exposed vineyards planted on hillsides with a cooling marine influence, makes for a wine with intensely concentrated aromatics and phenolics, pronounced minerality, lifting acidity, and boundless intensity. With Rudd Estate, Screaming Eagle, Joseph Phelps’s Backus Vineyard, and Peter Michael’s Au Paradis Vineyard, there is no denying that this special corridor of Oakville is destined for creating nothing but exceptional wines. 

82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc. "In the glass, the 2022 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon presents a deep, inky purple hue, hinting at the richness that awaits. On the nose, a symphony of aromas unfolds, dominated by the lush essence of ripe black cherry and vibrant black currant. Layers of aromatic spices weave seamlessly through the fruit. The wine on the palate is rich and plush, enveloping the mouth in velvety textures that speak to its meticulous crafting. The initial flavors of black cherry and dark currant are beautifully complemented by a subtle undertone notes of bitter chocolate emerge, adding a decadent depth that harmonizes effortlessly with the fruit. The graphite character provides a mineral backbone that enhances the wine's complexity, elevating it beyond mere fruitiness into an intricate tapestry of flavors." ~Winemaker Notes

Dalla Valle Vineyards has a wait list for their wines a mile long so we at ACME are incredibly excited and honored to be able to share this truly classic wine with you every year!