"... sehr komplexe, frische Frucht, feine florale Noten, feine Lakritze, schönes Leder, sehr elegant, auch am Gaumen große Frische, viel Cassis und sehr schöner Cab Franc-Spice, sehr fein, sehr elegant, blumig und fruchtig, Blaubeeren im schönen Finish." (08/2026)
Decanter: 94 Punkte
"Historically sourced from the younger vines on the property – now well over 10 years old – this is the estate’s freshest and most approachable wine, crafted for earlier drinking while retaining the thread line of Dalla Valle’s structure, integrity, and capacity to age. The Cabernet Franc comes from blocks lower down the hillside, while the Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn from parcels surrounding the house. Yields across the estate remain relatively low. The wine is fermented with native yeasts, including proprietary strains cultivated from the property, and aged for 23 months in 50% new French oak. Unfined and unfiltered, this is the first vintage produced entirely on site at the fully refurbished winery, completed in time for the 2023 harvest. A powerful yet finely tuned wine, it delivers impressive freshness and energy. The tannin structure is superfine while a gravelly mineral component supports ultra-plush red and black fruit with hints of black liquorice, sagebrush, and black olive, bringing a fresh, savoury dimension to the full-bodied, lingering finish." - Jonathan Cristaldi (03/2026)
