2021 Collina Dalla Valle
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The 2021 Collina is close to an even split of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Petit Verdot. It's a concentrated, nicely balanced, structured second wine that has both red and black currant-like fruit as well as classic notes of lead pencil, loamy earth, graphite, and spice. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a good spine of acidity, and a great finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2021 Collina Dalla Valle is a joyous wine. Bright, punchy and full of character, the 2021 is flat-out delicious. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco coast from the glass. Vibrant acids lend tons of energy and freshness. Collina della Valle has long been one of my favorite wines in this category. The 2021 is an absolute knockout. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring.
The 2021 Collina Dalla Valle is a joyous wine. Bright, punchy and full of character, the 2021 is flat-out delicious. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco coast from the glass. Vibrant acids lend tons of energy and freshness. Collina della Valle has long been one of my favorite wines in this category. The 2021 is an absolute knockout. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring.
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.