Dalla Valle Maya 2016

The 2016 Maya, a blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Cabernet Franc, is a revelation. It starts by pullingyou in close, to appreciate the delicate and precise details of the wine, withall the exotic aromas of a Moroccan market coming from the Cabernet Franc, and the dark black fruit tones and crushed rock minerality thatdefines this part of Oakville.

The sensation then expands, like the slowcrescendo of a Beethoven symphony, revealing deeper and yet morenuanced layers of complexity. Currant, huckleberry, cocoa, cinnamon, redleaf tobacco and flint are only a few of the notes offered up as the wine istasted, delivered on a bed of silky, polished tannins. Even as the finishbuilds to an impressive level of intensity and length, all of the subtletiesand intricacies are there to enjoy. Indeed, the strength of this vintage willcontinue to reveal itself over the course of many years.