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2021 DIAMOND MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 DIAMOND MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, Cabernet Sauvignon

A single vineyard 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the volcanic soils of the hillside vineyards surrounding the Castello in the Diamond Mountain District AVA.The firm structure of this Diamond Mountain wine is backed by layers of blackcurrant, ripe cherry, cassis and cedar. Meant for cellaring up to 10 years.

2021 Growing Season: “Fabulous quality, small yields and limited production from 2021.”

The 2021 Napa Valley grape harvest set new records for early maturity and reduced yields across all varieties in Napa. Extremely low rainfall in the winter and spring had growers struggling to manage water status and low vine vigor. Smaller canopies, short shoots and low yields have produced massive flavors and beautiful aromatics in the wines.

Reservoirs were low, and decisions about irrigating the vines were a challenge. The vines struggled but, in the end, pulled through for exceptional quality. Different parts of the Valley showed differences in sugar accumulation, and early the harvest was fully ripe. The warm, dry summer was followed by a relatively cool August, allowing the vines to develop intense flavors and color in the grapes. Small berries, tiny clusters, and uniform ripening is evident in the fabulous wines from the vintage. Great acidity and fragrance in the white wines and moderate tannins and rich flavors show in the red wines.

 -Brooks painter, Director of Winemaking

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Accolades

"A super well-structured, intense and layered red with all the vivid black cherries and oak spices that Napa does so well. Fine-grained tannins form a good backbone for the lavish cherry, berry, cinnamon, toast and cassis flavors in this full-bodied wine. Drink now or hold."
-James Suckling, 94 POINTS


 

The Diamond Mountan District Located in The Napa Valley AVA


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/ 750 mL
SKU: WR4612
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
10/9/21
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.8 g/L
pH
3.62
Aging
20 months French oak, 65% new
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Bottling Date
6/15/23
Alcohol %
14.8
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
A dry, barrel-aged red wine from the Napa Valley. Shows excellent aging potential for the next decade or more.
Food Pairing Notes
An excellent pairing with spiced grilled lamb and couscous.
Other Notes
This wine is exclusively available for purchase directly from Castello di Amorosa and is not sold through other retailers.

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