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2012 The Vineyardist Cabernet Sauvignon

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March 24, 2024 - $125

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RATINGS

96Robert M. Parker Jr.

An inky purple color, a gorgeous nose of scorched earth, wet gravel, charcoal, blackberry and crème de cassis. Very full-bodied and exceptionally pure and deep, this is multidimensional with skyscraper texture

96Vinous / IWC

Beams of mountain tannin and acidity lend depth to this huge, deep Cabernet Sauvignon...Rose petal, savory herbs, mint and dark red-fleshed fruit blossom in a dramatic, nuanced wine endowed with real pedigree. What a gorgeous wine this is.

93Wine Spectator

This is deliciously pure, rich and focused, with tiers of currant, crème de cassis, wild berry, black cherry, hot brick and graphite notes. The long, persistent finish shows a trace of heat.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain

Diamond Mountain District AVA is in the Mayacamas Mountains at the northwestern end of Napa Valley. The appellation is relatively high and the entire district is more than 400 feet above sea level. Some vineyards are as high as 2,200 feet above sea level. Because of their altitude, Diamond Mountain vineyards experience warmer days but colder nights than vineyards on the valley floor. Once volcanic soil, the terrain in the appellation has over time become less fertile, making grape growing particularly challenging. Nevertheless the district has attracted wine producers for more than a century. There are 500 vineyard acres out of a total of 5,000 acres. Among the highly regarded wineries here are Lokoya Winery, Diamond Creek Vineyards and Schramsberg Vineyards. Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are generally firmly structured, rich and quite tannic. Chardonnay is full-bodied with apple and peach aromas and firm acidity.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.