Dalla Valle - Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (750ml)

JebDunnuck.com, Napa Valley’s 2018s (1/27/2021)
(Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon) The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, which always includes a splash of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is incredible juice and a wine readers should seek out. Showing the quality and style of the vintage beautifully, it offers a captivating bouquet of crème de cassis, unsmoked tobacco, bouquet garni, and violets, with just a touch of foresty, earthy notes in the background. Aged 22 months in barrel (with a small amount in amphora), it’s full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with integrated acidity and a great finish. I love this wine and don't make the mistake of overlooking this while only focusing on the Maya cuvee.  97 points
By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Part 1 (Jan 2021) (1/1/2021)
(Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red) The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, explosive wine that is going to need a number of years to be at its finest. The energy and raw intensity are so pronounced. Inky dark fruit, spice, menthol, licorice and cedar add striking aromatic nuance, but it is the wine's phenomenal balance that stands out most. This is the first vintage that includes component wine aged in amphora. This is far from an easygoing 2018. (Drink between 2024-2043)  97 points