559 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
97 Points

Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2017

Dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins melded together harmoniously for a dream pairing with any grilled meat dishes now through 2028. The bouquet boasts captivating aromas of baking cocoa and spices that lead to seductive layers of dark fruit complimented by seamlessly integrated French oak. Intensely satisfying hints of black cherry, blueberry and vanilla linger... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2018

Once again, this esteemed Cabernet blend impresses with seriously delicious, dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins that remind us of far pricier red wines. The bouquet boasts captivating aromas of baking cocoa and pipe tobacco that lead to seductive layers of seductive fruit complimented by seamlessly integrated French oak. Intensely satisfying hints of savory spices... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2020

Impresses with a silky smooth texture, plush tannins, and seriously delicious, dark fruit that remind us of best-selling trophy wines. We have judged the last ten Collina vintages and this is a strong candidate for the best-ever upon release. Flavors of dark chocolate and espresso lead to seductive layers of tightly-wound fruit complimented by seamlessly... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2022

From the first pour, the 2022 Dalla Valle Collina reveals an alluring bouquet of blueberries and crème de cassis, a signature of Napa’s celebrated 2022 vintage. Already fun to sip with just 15 minutes of decanting (prior to 2027), this wine opens with bold, fresh, and flashy blue fruit that immediately provide intrigue. As it... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Collina 2023

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... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2013

A staggering bouquet of blueberries, white flowers, crème de cassis, and graphite is followed by an opulent, abundantly satisfying Cabernet that is seamless. Monumental fruit intensity, purity and depth of character make this one of the great, great classics of the vintage. Prominent flavors of dark plums, blackberry, olive tapenade combine with hints of dark... Read Full Review
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2014

Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with deftly balanced, prodigious tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite and espresso bean complimented by a slight hint of creamy vanilla oak on the finish. This distinguished young Cabernet Sauvignon delivers an exceedingly satisfying experience tonight but guaranteed to impress for decades to come! For perspective,... Read Full Review
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Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Vaso 2015

Ultra-velvety and dense dark fruits on the captivating nose. Tahitian vanilla and truffle spring forth on the palate, accompanied by notes of blackcurrant and plum building up the supple tannins to a superb balance. Black cherry, cassis and fresh blackberry yield to a generous, sultry and seamless finish that includes hints of tobacco, dark chocolate,... Read Full Review
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Dark Night Of The Soul Napa Valley 2021

Another big winner (over-delivers!) from Napa’s celebrated 2021 vintage! We savored this sensational upcoming release and highly recommend for enjoyment – – with prime rib – – tonight (after decanting 30 minutes) and/or anytime over the next 7-8 years thanks to the silky smooth and rich texture which features grainy tannins, tangy baking spices (primarily... Read Full Review
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Dehlinger Pinot Noir RRV Altamont 2017

Dehlinger’s Altamont Pinot Noir is an ethereal creation with a soft texture that disguises the depth of intense flavors within. This is the kind of wine that gets Pinot lovers excited. Aromas of dark fruit, spices and lavender. Luxurious on the palate with a combination of flavors that reminds me of berries and cream. Long,... Read Full Review