Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow 2017
270.55€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Diamond Creek Vineyards
Napa Valley
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow sashays out of the glass with opulent scents of crème de cassis, preserved plums and red currant jelly with hints of Chinese five spice, candied violets and beef drippings plus a waft of chocolate mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a good concentration of red and black fruit preserves, while the tannins are just a little rugged with a chewy/stewed texture. It is a little hard and charred on the back palate/finish. The blend this year is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 22 months in French oak, 100% new.
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Alcohol
14.1%
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Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged in new French oak barrels.
Description
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow is a wine that comes from the vineyards of Diamond Creek, located in the Diamond Mountain district of northern Napa Valley. The winery's philosophy is that different soils bring different flavours to the wine.
The Gravelly Meadow parcel was planted in 1968 on brown stony soil and covers approximately 2 hectares of the estate. These stony, porous soils drain quickly, providing the Cabernet Sauvignon vines with the perfect level of stress. Although the elevation is high, at 167 metres, it is much flatter here than elsewhere on the property. The vines are harvested by hand, as Diamond Creek are farmers first and foremost.
Winemaking
After the harvest, the grapes are destemmed for a short cold maceration for 4 to 5 days. The must is then fermented in stainless steel tanks with 9 days of maceration. Finally, the wine is aged for 21 months in new French oak barrels.
The final blend before bottling is composed of 78.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.2% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 5.1% Petit Verdot.
Taste
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow has a distinctive mineral quality. The tannins are well defined and elegant. Expect earthy characteristics, with black fruit flavours of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry and notes of graphite, sage and black tea. For those who prefer a restrained and elegant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a fantastic choice for any connoisseur.
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