The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya 2022 75cl Napa Valley | California | United States of AmericaAlert me when available55% Cabernet Sauvignon ,45% Cabernet FrancAll vintages 1995 2011 2014 2016 2018 2019 2020 2022 Critics scores 97 Vinous97 James Suckling96 Robert ParkerDalla Valle's 2022 Maya is a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, dominated on the nose by scents of dark chocolate and black cherries, plus vaguely leafy notions and hints of dried spices. Tannic and taut, in obvious need of cellaring, this medium to full-bodied wine's tannins are not as deep or richly textural as they can be (as in the 2021, for example), but they remain impressive; and the finish exhibits superb length. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignon is more flattering to taste now, while the Maya may surpass it in time. Producer Dalla Valle VineyardsDalla Valle was launched onto the Napa winemaking scene in the early 1980s, when Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle purchased the property and began planting vines. The vineyards overlook Napa Valley on a hillside terrace, perched at 122 meters above the Silverado Trail. With the help of Heidi Peterson Barrett and Mia Klein as winemakers, their wines have begun to develop a following, most notably with Maya, their top wine named after their daughter and of which only 500 cases are produced from the finest grapes and parcels. Their latest addition is an entry-level wine called Collina which is produced from their youngest vines.