{"product_id":"dalla-valle-maya-1989-1-5l-102026","title":"Dalla Valle Maya 1989 - 1.5L (102026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1989 Dalla Valle \"Maya\" is a top-tier cult wine produced on the eastern slopes of Oakville in Napa Valley, California. This wine is the winery's flagship wine and is named after Maya, the daughter of founders Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Oakville, eastern slopes of Napa Valley, California, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal Composition: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (the 1989 vintage is notable for its reversed ratio, using 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, or a variant reportedly 55\/45).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker at the time: Legendary winemaker Heidi Barrett (who oversaw the winery from 1988 to 1995; the famous Screaming Eagle is also her creation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaking Process: Fermentation using indigenous yeasts, without clarification or filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough 1989 wasn't widely considered a superb vintage in Napa Valley (harvest was disrupted by rain, but the winery completed the harvest before the rains), this wine displayed remarkably impressive strength:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts color is deep and intense, exhibiting astonishing power and richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aromas and palate reveal layers of plum, black cherry, violet, clove, leather, mint, and dark chocolate. The tannins are fine yet firm, indicating excellent aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking window: Possesses exceptional aging potential and is currently in its \"golden drinking window,\" a period of perfect balance between aroma and sensory experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating: Vinous (Antonio Galloni), a reputable wine review organization, gave it 96\/100 points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46404001431596,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/1_adcbb1be-8161-4b9f-aedf-851fb31287bd.png?v=1792125284","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/dalla-valle-maya-1989-1-5l-102026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}