96 Points - The Wine Insider
94 Points - Chris Sawyer "Sommelier to the Stars"
The plate offers layered flavors of dark cherry, briary blackberry, ripe plum and cassis interlaced with complimentary notes of dried cranberry, red pear, wild sage, cinnamon, clove, and a decadent hint of dark chocolate truffle on the indulgent finish. Richly textured with bright acidity, chewy tannins and firm structure. A true diamond in the rough that becomes luxurious in the glass as it opens up, and will develop even more silkiness when aged to perfection.
Pure mountain flavors and a gem for the price! Ready to drink now, and will age gracefully easily for another 7-10 years.
Extremely limited 70 cases!
VINTAGE: 2017
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain District
ALCOHOL: 14.3%
WINEMAKER: Michael Quinn
Inky, plush, and cellar-worthy
The nose is an aromatic riot—a decadent mashup of blackberry, black cherry, and plum swirled with whimsical notes of red licorice, vanilla, and cocoa. A savory dust of spice, cedar, and a gentle kiss of oak adds a sophisticated edge to this fruit-forward powerhouse.
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
95 Points
Lofty aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and plum mingle with hints of baking spices and a touch of violet. The palate reveals luscious flavors of ripe berries, complemented by notes of black pepper and a subtle earthiness. With well-integrated tannins and a long lingering finish.
94 Points
Deep red-purple with aromas of black currents, blackberry, plum, chocolate, earthy forest floor, licorice, graphite, and subtle floral notes of violet, spice and cracked pepper. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry fruit with notes of earth, firm acid and silky tannins. Finishes big with blackberry fruit and peppery spice.
