An enticingly floral nose of fresh violets, lavender and black cherry. The tense, upright structure typical of Dalla Valle is here in spades, albeit with a more forward texture due to the accessibility of the 2014 vintage. Flavours of fire-roasted fruits, iron and dried flowers lead to a bright, grainy and ornate finish. As with all recent vintages of this wine, it will reward considerable time in the cellar.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is super-refined, polished and articulate, with mid-weight structure and fine overall balance. Readers should expect a somewhat laid-back wine by Dalla Valle's standards. In 2014, the Cabernet Sauvignon is especially aromatic and nuanced. It should drink well with minimal cellaring.

Very tight and complex, in a reined-in style that isn't showing much now except potential. The dark berry, licorice and mocha-laced oak flavors are years from reaching a peak, but this is headed in the right direction. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2020 through 2034. 980 cases made.–JL