Directly from Dalla Valle's cellar, we are excited to share this library offering. Winemaker Andy Erickson produced an outstanding Estate Cabernet from this hallowed vineyard that rests a few hundred feet above the east bench of Oakville. It is silky smooth, echoing the vibrant fruit and spice of Maya with its deep black-purple hue. The vintage’s natural acidity enhances its volume, while soft tannins offer immediate appeal. Layers of red and black fruit, chocolate, thyme, and smoke create a subtle yet indulgent profile, drinking beautifully today with a short decant.

Dalla Valle Vineyards, perched 500 feet above the Silverado Trail in Oakville, offers sweeping views of the Napa Valley floor. This extraordinary site, with its red volcanic soil and lingering sunlight, was purchased by Naoko and Gustav Dalla Valle in 1982, just before their daughter Maya was born. Now in her 30s, Maya leads the winemaking, having refined her skills at top Bordeaux estates. Although Dalla Valle has long been a standout, Maya is brilliantly guiding the estate into its next chapter.