Just received the Save the Date for next Tuesday April 11 for the Estate Cab and Maya Release. It should be really interesting to see what prices come in at this year considering they didn’t skip the 2020 vintage. I was a taker of the Estate Cab last year but didn’t crack the Maya list yet. Any thoughts out there on the upcoming release? I do recall seeing some notes from someone not too long ago who had them at the Premier Napa notes seemed positive.
Hi Jeff,
Yes that was me, notes as follows:
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2020 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (2/22/2023)
Premiere Napa Valley; 2/22/2023-3/25/2023 (Napa, California): Tasting at Dalla Valle with Maya
Certain critics were hard with the 2020 vintage in general, however after tasting some of the top offerings including VHR, Spottswoode and Dalla Valle I can safely say I will be a buy of this vintage. It certainly is not as big and powerful as 2018 or 2019, however I do find a lot to like about this vintage, more elegant and classic in style. 2021 seems to be all about tannin control and fruit purity, this will certainly be a concentrated, structured and long lived vintaged, cooler than 2018 yet with a few heat spikes along the way and coming off the end of a multi-year drought. 2021 Dalla Valle, Maya and DVO seem to be showing very well in barrel.
The Cabernet Sauvignon from Dalla Valle is a blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Typically this is the pretty of the two (Maya vs Cabernet Sauvignon), however the 2020 showed especially pretty in the glass with red florals, blackcurrant, pine needles and sandlewood notes lifting from the glass. The palate was medium+ bodied with dark black sexy fruit, sweet spices, finely crushed rocks, fresh earth and black pepper. The mid-palate was velvety with spicy mocha notes along with firm yet slightly dusty tannins. There was both persistence and energy throughout the palate, a real journey through the senses. This finished elegant and long. (95 points)
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2020 Dalla Valle Maya - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (2/22/2023)
Premiere Napa Valley; 2/22/2023-3/25/2023 (Napa, California): Tasting at Dalla Valle with Maya
Certain critics were hard with the 2020 vintage in general, however after tasting some of the top offerings including VHR, Spottswoode and Dalla Valle I can safely say I will be a buy of this vintage. It certainly is not as big and powerful as 2018 or 2019, however I do find a lot to like about this vintage, more elegant and classic in style. 2021 seems to be all about tannin control and fruit purity, this will certainly be a concentrated, structured and long lived vintaged, cooler than 2018 yet with a few heat spikes along the way and coming off the end of a multi-year drought. 2021 Dalla Valle, Maya and DVO seem to be showing very well in barrel.
The 2020 Maya a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc was as always the more serious of the wines in the lineup, yet showed a playful side this year. Aromas of Blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, forest floor, eucalyptus and crushed violets lifted from the glass. The palate was full bodied with dark black fruit, pepper, spice, anise and wild herbs. The tannins were muscular yet refined and focused, the mid-palate was more deep and concentrated vs the Cabernet yet with wonderful elegance without feeling too heavy. This finished long with class! (95 points)
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I should note in full disclosure I represent Dalla Valle in Quebec, hence some might think I am biased. But the honest truth is that if I had an issue with the wines in anyway I would not risk the order and/or not comment on them.
This is a very different vintage from 2018/2019, however in my opinion better than 2017. I would overall describe the vintage as more approachable vs previous vintages, soft dark fruit, tamed tannins and great mouthfeel. Vinous is way off the mark with his comments, I know WA and TWI (Lisa), just posted notes on these wines.
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I just got offered 6 Maya and 6 Cabs and I’m still on the waiting list. I’m surprised.
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Yeah this offer look like an opportunity to move from the waiting list to the active list. I was shocked at how much was offered. I took a couple of each since this is my first crack at the Maya I wasn’t offered any last time.
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How much was it offered for?
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$250/$475 Maya… Definitely on the steep end but when I looked and compared last year’s purchase there was no price increase
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I thought the Maya was $550? I’m going to pass as I just can’t pull the trigger at that price.
It was offered for $475 for the Maya and $250 for the cab. Based on what I’m seeing on CellarTracker there was no increase for the Maya this year.
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This was my understanding as well…
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I’m guessing that the required purchase is only one bottle each to get off the waitlist. Does anyone know if there are minimums?
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Just got my question answered when attempting to purchase. Three bottle minimum.