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| Community Tasting Notes (average 95.2 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by BDBoles on 7/23/2023: 10 (1187 views) | | | Tasted by BellevuePhil on 7/16/2023 & rated 95 points: Spaghetti night...…I have a case, and of course needed to try just one....as I indulged in the allure of the 2016 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet, I found myself immersed in a tapestry of refined flavors, rich emotions, and a harmonious blend of three distinct perspectives. Allow me to present a wine review from the standpoint of a wealthy member of upper gentile society, a hopeless romantic captivated by Napa Valley's enchanting allure, and a blues guitarist who finds solace in the soulful depths of music.
One taste and I was reminded of the early 90's in Napa, those long summer days, wine maidens from France and me in my 79 CJ running around with the Mondovi boys. Oh the mems, and OH this wine!
From the moment this opulent wine graced my glass, I knew I was about to embark on a journey befitting my refined tastes. The 2016 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet, born from the sun-drenched vineyards of Napa Valley, exuded an air of exclusivity and sophistication, inviting only the most discerning palates to indulge.
For a wealthy member of upper gentile society, this wine effortlessly met the highest standards of refinement. Its deep, garnet hue hinted at the depth of its character and its exquisite lineage. As I swirled the glass, aromas of blackberries and dark cherries embraced me, laced with delicate notes of cigar box and a touch of freshly brewed coffee. This symphony of scents was the embodiment of luxury itself, inviting me to partake in its opulence.
As a hopeless romantic who cherishes the allure of Napa Valley, I found myself enraptured by the 2016 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet. With each sip, it whispered tales of sun-kissed vineyards, starlit nights, and tender embraces.
Its velvety texture caressed my palate, unveiling a medley of flavors that danced together in perfect harmony. Ripe blackberries and luscious red currants took center stage, serenading my senses with a crescendo of romance. It was as if this wine embodied the spirit of those Napa Valley girls I hold so dear—a captivating combination of grace, beauty, and passion.
As a blues guitarist, my soul found solace in the depth and soulfulness of this wine. It resonated with the melancholic melodies that flow through my fingers, mirroring the complexity and raw emotion I strive to express through music. The structured tannins and intricate layers of blackberry, black currant, and mocha seemed to evoke the essence of a heartfelt blues ballad. This wine, like a perfectly executed guitar riff, lingered on the palate, leaving a bittersweet, smoky finish that beckoned me to explore its depths even further.
In conclusion, the 2016 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet is a melodic symphony of passion that transcends boundaries and captivates the senses. It gracefully caters to the refined palate of the wealthy upper gentile society, sweeps the hopeless romantic off their feet with its Napa Valley allure, and strikes a resonant chord with the blues guitarist's yearning for soulful expression. This wine is an invitation to embrace the luxuries of life, savor the romance that surrounds us, and immerse ourselves in the soul-stirring melodies of the blues. (1288 views) | | | Tasted by jimyeni on 4/14/2023 & rated 98 points: Red fruits! Silky smooth and oh so enjoyable, no rough edges to speak of yet tons of complexity and fruit and non fruit components. Yummy with just an hour decant. (1359 views) | | | Tasted by jimyeni on 11/25/2021 & rated 96 points: Super elegant, beautiful nose and balanced on the palate. Restrained but still open. Decanted about 4 hours. Will get a lot better with time but enjoyable now. (1993 views) | | | Tasted by SmokeTaint on 9/3/2021 & rated 94 points: half bottle, drinking very well! (1854 views) | | | Tasted by SmokeTaint on 8/14/2021 & rated 94 points: half bottle, drinking so nice and easy! great finish. like liquid candy
cool mountain fruit. there were hints of caramel, so drink up your half bottles! (1366 views) |
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Vinous, 2017 & 2018 Napa Valley In Depth (Jan 2020) (1/1/2020)
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JamesSuckling.com (2/5/2019)
(Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red Rock Terrace, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text. |
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Diamond Creek Open House and 2015 Release Tasting Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Napa Valley Napa Valley Wineries and Wine (Napa Valley Vintners)Diamond MountainDiamond Mountain AVA: definition |
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