2017 DIAMOND MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, Cabernet Sauvignon
A single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the volcanic soils of the hillside vineyards surrounding the Castello in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Meant for cellaring up to 10 years.
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Featured Recipes:
♦ Flat Iron Steak with Cocoa Nibs and Coffee Rub
♦ Salisbury steak with fingerling potato hash
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 1% Petite Verdot
Appellation
Diamond Mountain District
Harvest Date
October 4, 2017
Acid
5.9 g/L
pH
3.70
Aging
20 months in Bordeaux French oak, 65% new oak
Bottling Date
June 21, 2019
Residual Sugar
DRY
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The volcanic soils of this hillside vineyard give this Cabernet Sauvignon a firm structure, with intense notes of blackcurrant, cassis and green olive. Bold yet with a supple texture and balanced tannins, this wine shows layers of ripe cherry, juicy berry flavors and cedar.
Vineyard Notes
Diamond Mountain District is one of the northern-most growing regions in Napa Valley, and is home to Castello di Amorosa. The volcanic soils and sloped landscape characteristic of the mountain limit grapevine growth leading to an especially concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaker Notes
Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall, a welcome end to the 4 years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occured under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. The 2017 wine quality shows a lot of sweet fruit flavors and firm tannin structure in the reds. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking
Food Pairing Notes
Excellent to pair with steak with cocoa and coffee rub, chicken mole, hearty mushroom dishes or grilled meats.
