The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (2,800 cases from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc) boasts an opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of mineral-infused black currants, and spicy oak. Full-bodied, structured, muscular, and multi-dimensional, it is approachable, but best cellared for 2-4 years, and drunk over the following 20-25 years. - WA, RP (12/2000)
Aging nicely. Well structured, firm and intense, with maturing currant and blackberry fruit that's fresh and lively. Graceful aftertaste. Still tannic.--'97 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now through 2012. 2,400 cases made. — JL (02/2008)
Saturated full ruby. A fruit bomb of a nose: cassis, blueberry, licorice and espresso, complicated by a floral topnote from the franc and a whiff of dark chocolate. Suave, chewy and very concentrated, with excellent acidity to frame the lush fruit. Tannins are big but sweet. Showing very well.- Stephen Tanzer (5/2)
Producer: Dalla Valle
Vintage: 1997
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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