Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2023
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97 Points | CWA
“A delightfully seductive new 2023 Napa Cabernet with an alluring bouquet of blueberry, crushed blackcurrant, lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies. After decanting briefly, this gem impresses with a plush and velvety texture, layering fresh blue fruit, dark chocolate, olive tapenade, incense, and baking spice. Fine-grained tannins glide across the palate, giving the wine both immediate pleasure and serious structure that is no surprise given the pedigree. The lengthy finish lingers with dark cocoa, earthy nuance, and polished dark fruit. Enjoy tonight with grilled meats or French cheeses through 2030+.” - California Wine Advisors (4/2026)
Winemaker Notes
“Seamless, the 2023 Collina offers a harmonious interplay of cool blue and black fruits—blueberry, blackberry bramble, and hints of wild cherry— wrapped in a supple yet persistent structure. Notes of bitter cocoa, cedar, and graphite evoke the character of our iron-rich, rocky soils, lending both gravitas and refinement. This Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant blend (78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc) embodies the core philosophy of Dalla Valle: meticulous farming, thoughtful craftsmanship, and an unwavering sense of place. More open-knit in its youth yet deeply expressive, it reveals the timeless balance of fruit and earth that defines our hillside estate.” - Maya Dalla Valle
“A delightfully seductive new 2023 Napa Cabernet with an alluring bouquet of blueberry, crushed blackcurrant, lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies. After decanting briefly, this gem impresses with a plush and velvety texture, layering fresh blue fruit, dark chocolate, olive tapenade, incense, and baking spice. Fine-grained tannins glide across the palate, giving the wine both immediate pleasure and serious structure that is no surprise given the pedigree. The lengthy finish lingers with dark cocoa, earthy nuance, and polished dark fruit. Enjoy tonight with grilled meats or French cheeses through 2030+.” - California Wine Advisors (4/2026)
Winemaker Notes
“Seamless, the 2023 Collina offers a harmonious interplay of cool blue and black fruits—blueberry, blackberry bramble, and hints of wild cherry— wrapped in a supple yet persistent structure. Notes of bitter cocoa, cedar, and graphite evoke the character of our iron-rich, rocky soils, lending both gravitas and refinement. This Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant blend (78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc) embodies the core philosophy of Dalla Valle: meticulous farming, thoughtful craftsmanship, and an unwavering sense of place. More open-knit in its youth yet deeply expressive, it reveals the timeless balance of fruit and earth that defines our hillside estate.” - Maya Dalla Valle
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