2019 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, seamless wine from start to finish. Hints of vanilla bean, cardamom and clove add richness upon first sip, followed by notes of black cherry and cedar. The introduction of two amphora aged wines into the blend adds a minerality and complexity, striking a chord that brings together undertones of blackcurrant, forest floor and bitter chocolate. This wine has a long, extended life ahead but has a multitude of enjoyment to offer now.

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc

About Winery

Dalla Valle Vineyards was founded in 1986 by Naoko and Gustav Dalla Valle in the eastern hillsides of Oakville, Napa Valley. Originally, they planned to build a luxury resort, but after discovering the exceptional potential of the land for viticulture, they shifted focus to winemaking. Gustav, originally from northern Italy and a pioneer in scuba diving, passed away in 1995. Naoko then took over the winery and built it into one of Napa Valley’s most iconic estates.

The vineyard is known for its iron-rich, rocky soils, ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and its commitment to meticulous, sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking. In 2017, their daughter Maya Dalla Valle joined the winery, continuing the family legacy with a modern, globally informed approach.

Today, Dalla Valle is recognized as a preeminent family-run winery, often referred to as a “first growth” of Napa Valley, producing wines of exceptional character and complexity.