95 Points, James Suckling
One of their most gripping and complex Cabernet's with depth and concentration that only comes from a high elevation, small, premier appellation.
VINEYARDS
Diamond Mountain Vineyard is high above the fog line, the unique mountain vineyard sites provide a variety of nutrient-rich soils, superior exposure to sunlight and evening cooling.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Fermented in small 4-6 ton open top fermenters, with thrice daily pump overs for cap management. Upon finishing fermentation the wine is allowed to rest on its skins for up to a month. Aged in 60% new French oak for 18 months.
VINTAGE
Starting with rain during bloom, 2019 transitioned into a steady, slow to warm spring. Temperate throughout the summer, offering only a couple intermittent heat spikes. Average yields and incredible quality with harvest beginning in early August.
Consulting Winemaker: Keith Emerson
Vintage: 2019
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Diamond Mountain Vineyard
Appellation: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
Aging: Aged in 60% new French oak for 18 months.
Brix: 27.2
pH: 3.79
TA: 0.55 g/100ml
Alcohol: 14.8%
98 Points
Deep purple hue and an alluring aromatic profile of fresh blue fruits and delicate violets. On the palate, it delivers a seamless and layered texture, framed by supple, polished tannins and a refined sense of balance. Elegantly structured, it offers remarkable purity and finesse, finishing with graceful length and poise.
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.
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