1992 Maya

Dalla Valle

100Average Score

California / United States

Red

The awesome 1992 Maya is performing better than the 1991 did at a similar stage. It reveals a saturated purple color, as well as an intense fragrance of black-raspberries, cassis, flowers, and minerals. The wine possesses great fruit, superb density, wonderful purity and balance, and a compelling extra dimension both aromatically and texturally. It is destined to be one of California's legendary wines. Tel. (707) 944-2676 Wine Advocate.October, 1995

Robert Parker Score: 100/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

100

Robert ParkerScore: 100/100

About The Producer

The producer

Dalla Valle

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. They started with just three acres of vineyards, planting Cabernet Franc and Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon on hillside sites – despite advice at the time not to. Although these plots were harder and more expensive to farm, the quality soon became clear.

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Product Details

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Napa Valley

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window