2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Reserve

This 2022 Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the intensity and finesse of this sought-after appellation.

The nose is fruit-forward with notes of blackberry and plum with layers of black tea, bay leaf, and gravel. On the palate, it's juicy and dense, with pleasantly bright acidity and fine, dusty tannins.

The oak impact is moderate and adds depth and roundness without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.

Deliciously expressive now and will cellar gracefully for 15+ years.

 

94 points — The Wine Independent

"Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts with bold notes of blueberry pie, plum pudding, and dried cherries, plus hints of tar, fertile loam, and graphite. Full-bodied, the palate is densely packed with earth-laced black fruits, supported by grainy tannins and compelling tension, finishing on a lingering ferrous note."

93 points — Decanter

"This Diamond Mountain Cabernet offers a captivating array of flavours and textures. In the glass, it delivers succulent cherry and raspberry notes, layered with elegant cedarwood and Earl Grey tea aromatics. On the palate, it is powerful and intense, with tannins reminiscent of sinewy threads of redwood bark after a deep winter rain. A cooling dark-fruited and red-spiced lightness adds freshness, reflecting its mountain-grown origins. With plenty of length, tension, and energy, this is a beautifully structured and vibrant red, showcasing both refinement and power."

92 points — Wine Enthusiast

92 points — James Suckling