Among the original Cult Cabernets, Diamond Creek continues to amaze in 2010 with a trio of wines that must be included in any serious collector's stash as one of the most ageable Cabs in California. Red Rock Terrace is a warm microclimate, 7 acres of north facing vineyard. The red tinted soil is high in iron content. The wine from Red Rock Terrace is the most accessible and earliest to be really drinkable of all Diamond Creek releases. This Cabernet boasts velvety tannins, rich and well balanced, medium dark ruby color with cherry, mint and black currant flavors.95+ Points Robert Parker: "The Red Rock Terrace Vineyard consists of seven acres of iron-rich, red soils. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace reveals intense, ripe, impressive creme de cassis and boysenberry fruit notes. Fuller-bodied, richer and more muscular than the Gravelly Meadow, it is stunningly powerful and pure with multiple layers, abundant tannin and structure, and extravagant amounts of fruit and glycerin. Still an infant, this beauty requires 7-10 years of cellaring and should keep for three decades...Definitely on the comeback trail, this iconic winery, which is celebrating 40+ years in Napa Valley, has a resume that includes some of the greatest wines made in Napa during its heyday in the 1970s (the 1974, 1976s and 1978s)."
Alder Yarrow
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Iodine and red fruit with a deep mineral and leather quality gives way to cocoa and dried flowers. Great acidity. Keep for another 20.
Iodine and red fruit with a deep mineral and leather quality gives way to cocoa and dried flowers. Great acidity. Keep for another 20.
9.5Mick Eddy
Young, but decent
Young, but decent
9.1Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
1.5L
1.5L
9.4Kenny Baldridge
Very tasty!
Very tasty!
9.6Joe D'Angelo
Some good ass Cabernet!
Some good ass Cabernet!
9.6Ed Chang
Super fun to compare two icons from different eras but same vintage
Super fun to compare two icons from different eras but same vintage
9.4Alicia Cypress
In a nice spot. Didn't get much green flavors that I've had in other bottles
In a nice spot. Didn't get much green flavors that I've had in other bottles
Alan Viader
In honor of Boots tonight! Was holding it for a special occasion...couldn’t imagine a great opportunity. The wine is gorgeous, great freshness, touch of eucalyptus, dried herbs...dense! and savory. full of life, just getting going in fact. great wine to honor a great woman.
In honor of Boots tonight! Was holding it for a special occasion...couldn’t imagine a great opportunity. The wine is gorgeous, great freshness, touch of eucalyptus, dried herbs...dense! and savory. full of life, just getting going in fact. great wine to honor a great woman.
9.7Janette Wilhite
What a great wine with anything! Thank you Diamond Creek! Sooooo goood!!
What a great wine with anything! Thank you Diamond Creek! Sooooo goood!!
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.