2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow is already closing down a little bit, but it still shows attractive notes of dried porcini mushrooms alongside fresh cassis and blackberry fruit. This is medium to full-bodied, not as bold or opulent as the 2019, but nicely balanced, with slightly chunkier, blockier tannins. Despite the more muscular structure, the wine still finishes long, with surprising elegance.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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Diamond Creek's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow is sensual, racy and pliant, with striking aromatic presence and gorgeous mid-weight structure. Rose petal, lavender, spice, menthol and red/purplish fruit all grace this silky Cabernet. Best of all, the 2018 will drink well with minimal cellaring.
About the producer
Diamond Creek, Napa’s first single-vineyard Cabernet estate, has defined terroir-driven winemaking since 1968. Founded by Al and Boots Brounstein, the winery pioneered site-specific Cabernet, producing age-worthy wines from Gravelly Meadow, Red Rock Terrace and Volcanic Hill.