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Dalla Valle Vineyards

Napa Valley · Oakville · Oakville AVA
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Phone
(707) 944-2676
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Tasting Fee
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Est.
1982

About Dalla Valle Vineyards

Dalla Valle Vineyards was founded in 1986 by Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle, who had come to Napa Valley intending to build a resort before discovering their Oakville hillside land's potential for premium grapes. The estate's flagship wine, Maya, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend first released in 1988 and named for the couple's daughter, became the second American wine ever to score a perfect 100 points from the Wine Advocate.

After Gustav's death in 1995, Naoko continued running the winery alone before her daughter Maya Dalla Valle, trained at Cornell and Bordeaux's Sciences Agro and with experience at Petrus and Château Latour, took over as winemaker in 2021. The 20-acre estate, farmed organically and biodynamically, sits on a rocky, iron-rich bench above Oakville alongside neighbors like Screaming Eagle.

Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle's 1986 Oakville hillside estate, home to the cult Maya Cabernet blend.
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A resort that became a legendary vineyard,the Dalla Valles originally planned to build a luxury resort on this Oakville hillside before discovering the rocky, iron-rich soil's potential for world-class Cabernet.
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Named for the founders' daughter,the flagship Maya blend, first released in 1988, is named for Maya Dalla Valle, who now makes the wine herself as the estate's second-generation winemaker.
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A perfect score from Robert Parker,the 1992 Maya became only the second American wine ever to receive a perfect 100-point score from the Wine Advocate.
"Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle's 1986 Oakville hillside estate, home to the cult Maya Cabernet blend."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Dalla Valle Vineyards, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Oakville producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Dalla Valle is not open to the public. Maya and estate Cabernet distributed through a long-established mailing list. For Oakville hillside Cabernet appointments near the Dalla Valle Silverado Trail property, consider Cliff Lede Vineyards, Turnbull Wine Cellars, or Nickel & Nickel, Oakville estates whose hillside benchland terrain shares character with the Dalla Valle estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Dalla Valle Vineyards?

Dalla Valle Vineyards's tasting room hours are Not open to the public. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Dalla Valle Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Dalla Valle Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Dalla Valle Vineyards?

Tastings at Dalla Valle Vineyards generally fall in the $$$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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