1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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Tasting notes
The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. Deep brick in color, it features beautiful perfumes of dried roses, black tea, and chocolate box over a core of creme de cassis, plum preserves, and forest floor with a hint of mossy tree bark. The medium-bodied palate is coated with impactful red and black fruit preserves with loads of exotic spice sparks and a grainy texture, finishing with a refreshing lift.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Ruby-red. Ripe aromas of cassis, currant, shoe polish, loam and graphite. Supple, juicy and harmonious, with noteworthy sweetness and inner-mouth florals for the year. Finishes with smooth, ripe tannins and excellent length. This has turned out very well. An extremely impressive '98.
About the producer
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.