Diamond Mountain District Cabs always are very tannic, and so is this one, but it should reward cellaring. It’s well-oaked, with balancing acids and a tremendous core of blackberry and currant fruit that penetrates the palate and lasts through the finish. Combines power and finesse. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Lacking perhaps the sheer opulence of the ‚’01, this estate Cab compensates with ageworthiness. It’s bone dry and stiff in tannins, with a new-oak veneer sheathing black currant and cherry flavors. It’s so rich and balanced that it should have no trouble developing for a decade.
— S.H.
(2/1/2006)
From this mountain district in Napa Valley, a well-tailored wine that opens with ripe aromas of blackberry, cassis and oak. Drinks rich, layered and quite tannic, and then turns dry on the finish. Needs a few years to soften and open up.
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)