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Date Printed: 5/21/2013
Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
 (search item no. 29050)
collectible wine

The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $101.49

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2005 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2003 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2001 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2000 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
1999 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
1999 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
1998 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
1996 International Wine Cellar rating: 97 points
1996 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
1996 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
1995 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
1995 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
1995 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
1993 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
1993 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
1992 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
1992 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Stunning and complex, brimming with layers of overripe cherries, leather, molasses and caramel, the 1997 is still extremely rambunctious and youthful. Beautiful density on the palate with plenty of broad, harmonious tannins. This near perfect wine portends many years of enjoyment ahead.
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About Dalla Valle:

 In 1983, Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle began planting vines on the hillside of Oakville, overlooking Napa valley. Their vineyards produce excellent quality grapes, resulting in wines of great intensity, complexity and balance. Gustav passed away in 1995 and Naoko Dalla Valle continues the legacy of Dalla Valle wines. Dalla Valle Vineyards produces three wines: Maya (55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc), Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Pietre Rosse (100% Sangiovese).