Diamond Creek Vineyards Gravelly Meadow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Ratings on Delectable

Shay A Delectable Pro

Monthly wine group met up and had an Italian wine night at one of the local Italian BYOB spots. Really fantastic Italian wines were brought, as well as some random bottles that were outside the theme (but worthy of opening regardless of theme). Leave it to @Benjamin Keator to bring something like this! Geez, what a wine. My first Diamond Creek. Fruit very much still there (blackberries, plum, cocoa dusted dates, leather) surrounded by clay notes. Still retaining some structure and while its peak is behind it, this is most definitely still incredibly enjoyable. Great finish on this wine. Bravo, Ben.

Monthly wine group met up and had an Italian wine night at one of the local Italian BYOB spots. Really fantastic Italian wines were brought, as well as some random bottles that were outside the theme (but worthy of opening regardless of theme). Leave it to @Benjamin Keator to bring something like this! Geez, what a wine. My first Diamond Creek. Fruit very much still there (blackberries, plum, cocoa dusted dates, leather) surrounded by clay notes. Still retaining some structure and while its peak is behind it, this is most definitely still incredibly enjoyable. Great finish on this wine. Bravo, Ben.

9.5

Bill Bender Delectable Pro

Glorious deep dark cherry and warm menthol nose. First sip was a little thin but I think that was the previous glass of Kongsgaard in my mouth muting the fruit. This was fantastic. One of the best DCs I've had. Sandalwood, forest floor, dark currant core.

Glorious deep dark cherry and warm menthol nose. First sip was a little thin but I think that was the previous glass of Kongsgaard in my mouth muting the fruit. This was fantastic. One of the best DCs I've had. Sandalwood, forest floor, dark currant core.

9.4

Mike Anderson Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

Four words: om nom nom nom #wine

Four words: om nom nom nom #wine

8.8

John Wight Delectable Pro

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

Simply stunning! At its prime! They don't make wines like this any more. Tobacco, dried fruit, herbs and leather. So pretty!

Simply stunning! At its prime! They don't make wines like this any more. Tobacco, dried fruit, herbs and leather. So pretty!

10

Ludovic Anacleto Delectable Pro

What a monumental wine! Everything is in perfect balance. Almost arrogant, this wine is opulent with torrent of aroma spinning the wheel: fig like jam, cinnamon, clove, blond tobacco, all perfectly defined. Damn this is superb! Absolute must buy

What a monumental wine! Everything is in perfect balance. Almost arrogant, this wine is opulent with torrent of aroma spinning the wheel: fig like jam, cinnamon, clove, blond tobacco, all perfectly defined. Damn this is superb! Absolute must buy

9.7

Eric

Heavy up on the gravel, but no shortage of fruity meadow. So good.

Heavy up on the gravel, but no shortage of fruity meadow. So good.

9.5

Eric

Plenty of red fruited sandalwood left.

Plenty of red fruited sandalwood left.

9.4

Sam Shepard

Classic old napa cab - fruit is gone but intriguing characteristics remain

Classic old napa cab - fruit is gone but intriguing characteristics remain

9.3

Kevin Løk

Tight acid. Beautiful deep ruby. Truly gravelly. Gorgeous. Probably the best wine I have ever had.

Tight acid. Beautiful deep ruby. Truly gravelly. Gorgeous. Probably the best wine I have ever had.

9.7

Eric

Amazing how these wines can hold up over time. Very consistent with much younger vintages. The usual DC minerality with plenty of blue fruits. Medium body and finish. So good! Apologies for the lame internet pic.

Amazing how these wines can hold up over time. Very consistent with much younger vintages. The usual DC minerality with plenty of blue fruits. Medium body and finish. So good! Apologies for the lame internet pic.

9.6

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