January 19, 2021 - Wow. During a night of fine wines, this stood apart from the crowd, in the very best of ways. Served double-blind, I guessed 1985 Napa Cab; lucky squirrel meet nut. So much elegance, with structure remaining to see this through another 10 or more years if your cellar is nice and cold. Stunning aromatics akin to the best aged left-bank wines. Floats in rarified are for good reason. Fully mature to my palate, and within the limits of its apogee. Glorious. highly recommended
January 25, 2020 - Takes about 3 hours for the funk to blow off. The nose and palate become fresh with red fruit and a pronounced floral note really enjoyed this 37 year old. Old school cab glad I have 3 more in the cellar.
Time open is key to enjoying old diamond creeks
February 3, 2019 - Opened with dinner. Poured a 2009 Sauzet La Garenne and the Diamond Creek before sitting down. The Diamond Creek opened beautifully with some gradual improvement over the meal. My last one at a perfect time.
January 27, 2018 - Part of our No Wine Under 25 (Yr.) tasting. Poured to dark color, but absolutely undrinkable.
June 19, 2009 - Bought at auction with CRL and opened, along with many others at a party at my house. Much better than we had any right to hope for a bottle like this . Balanced, solid fruit profile. Improved as the night wore on. Finish was a bit weak but otherwise a great ROI.
August 1, 2006 - Nose of stewed fruits with not too much earth tones to it. Finish was surprisingly bright and alive but very simple and short. Tannins were a bit too gripping.
February 18, 2006 - Sweet nose. Slight tartness on palate. Very hollow finish.
April 20, 2003 - BLACK CHERRIES, CURRENTS, AND A TOUCH OF LEATHER IN THE NOSE. RICH FRUIT, BLACKCURRENTS AND BLACK CHERRIES IN THE FLAVOR. LONG LINGERING FINISH, CONSISTENT WITH 9/95 TSTG W/ BEN & CINDY PELTER
January 30, 1993 - Hi-Time Cellars Tasting 11 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignons, nose of black cherries and veggies, big body, rich, fruity, tannic, good acid, much deeper tasting than the Red Rock terrace, long finish.
May 10, 1992 - DEEP FRUIT IN THE AROMA WITH LICORICE, BLACKBERRY, AND TOUCH OF EARTHINESS WITH A FLAVOR TO MATCH. LONG SMOOTH FINISH.