Dalla Valle Maya 2022 represents the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking excellence, crafted from the renowned hillside vineyards of Oakville. This exceptional Bordeaux-style blend showcases the distinctive terroir of one of California's most prestigious wine estates, where volcanic soils and optimal microclimates create wines of remarkable depth and complexity. The 2022 vintage displays intense aromatics of dark berries, graphite, and exotic spices, leading to a palate of extraordinary richness with layers of blackcurrant, cedar, and fine tannins that promise decades of cellar evolution.

Composition: Premium Bordeaux varietal blend from estate vineyards
Hillside plantings on volcanic and sedimentary soils at elevations up to 400 feet
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes, traditional fermentation with extended maceration
Aging: French oak barrels with careful selection of cooperage

Wine Critic Reviews

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (96): 2022 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2025 When to drink: 2028 to 2045