April 2004

94 Diamond Creek 2000 Volcanic Hill

Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Rich, Ripe aromas of black cherry, spice, vanilla ad smoke lead the way here. On the palate, it's dark and sleek, with blackberry, tar more smoke, licorice, cassis, raspberry and herb notes that give it great complexity. The tannins are ripe and smooth, supporting the wine with fine, lush structure.
-J.M.

93 Diamond Creek 2000 Gravelly Meadow

Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Smooth and elegant, with a fine tuned core of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, cedar, spice, coffee, chocolate, herbs and licorice notes. Tannins are firm yet delicate, supporting a long, bright finish redolent of cocoa, vanilla, toast and tangy berries. This is an elegant wine, neatly balanced and down right delicious to the end.
-J.M.

92 Diamond Creek 2000 Red Rock Terrace

Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Rich, ripe and fragrant, with the essence of spice, cedar, black cherry, black raspberry, cola, strawberries, herbs, licorice, tar, and tobacco-all wrapped up in a neatly bound, yet generous package that delivers mounds of pleasure. Muscular with firm acidity, it's got a punch that will keep it long-lived for the cellar.
-J.M.