2012 Collina Dalla Valle
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Was for fruit from the younger vines but is being phased out. Heavier on Cabernet Franc. Really lively and fresh – impressive! Long. (JR)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2012 Collina Dalla Valle is rich, deeply spiced and super-expressive. A gorgeous, open-knit wine, the 2013 captures all the signatures of this great vineyard and estate. Aromatically pure and nuance, with generous, vivid red-fleshed fruit, the 2012 is absolutely gorgeous today. Quite frankly, the 2012 Collina could stand head to head with many of Napa's flagship bottlings. It is every bit that good.
A huge overachiever, the 2012 Collina Dalla Valle is open, radiant and beautifully expressive. Distinctly red-hued stone fruits meld into iron, mint and sweet spices. This is a first-class effort all the way. Best of all, the 2012 will drink well right out of the gate, but readers should open bottles a few hours in advance.
About the producer
Dalla Valle Vineyards was founded in 1986 by Naoko and her late husband Gustav Dalla Valle, in Oakville. Initially they had wanted to create a luxury resort, but when they discovered the potential of the site, they changed tack and decided to make wine.