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Constant 2002 Diamond Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain)
- Cellar Selection
- $85
Constant produces intense red wines that are destined to age, and this one is no exception. It drinks well now despite sizable tannins because it’s so soft and sophisticated, but easily has the balance for the long haul. With its tremendously ripe black currant fruit, it should develop bottle complexities through 2015.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
Constant 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $130
Lush, plush and absolutely delicious, this shows a range of softly approachable flavors, including blackberry, cherry, currant, anise, cocoa, mineral, buttery oak and spice. The tannins are thick but finely ground. It’s firmly set in the modern cult style and may not be an ager, but it sure impresses now.
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Constant 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley)
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- $130
One of the best Napa Cabernet Francs in memory, this shows lush, concentrated flavors of cherry pie, red currant, mocha, anise and smoky, spicy sandalwood that are wrapped into firm but exceptionally refined tannins. Drink now to experience the youthful beauty.
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Constant 2009 Claret Red (Napa-Sonoma)
- $105
It’s hard to imagine a Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine richer or more decadently appealing than this. It dazzles with blackberry jam, black cherry pie, milk chocolate and anise flavors that are framed in soft, smooth, dynamic tannins. It defines the modern cult style.
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Constant 2007 Diamond Mountain Vineyard MF Claret Red (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
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- $130
This dry, lush wine has deep flavors and dramatic layers of blackberry and cherry tart flavors that have a liqueur-like density and sweetness, accented by a toasty, buttery oak note. The tannins are pure, thick and refined. This needs time for all of its parts to come together, so hold it until 2015, but it could last for a decade or more.
— S.H.
(4/1/2013)
Constant 2002 Diamond Mountain Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)
- Cellar Selection
- $48
It’s not just the inviting scents of white pepper and roasted meat, or the well-ripened blackberry, cherry, blueberry and cocoa flavors that make this wine so good. It’s also the fine tannin-acid balance. The wine is lushly fruity, yet structured at the same time, finishing with echoes of pepper and meat. Should drink well for 5–10 years.
— W.E.
(9/1/2005)
Constant 2002 Claret Red (Diamond Mountain)
- $50
Soft, cherried and voluptuous. It is three-quarters Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon. The cherry, chocolate and cassis flavors make it instantly appealing, but it has a tannic intensity that will hold it for a good five years.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
Constant 2000 Diamond Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $75
This is quite a success for a 2000 Cab, probably due to the extreme mountain growing conditions. Although it is strong and even astringent in tannins, there is a sweet, flattering richness of cherry and blackberry fruit that is particularly evident on the long finish. It is an obvious cellar candidate. Drink 2008 and beyond.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
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