Dyer 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon “Dyer Vineyard” Diamond Mountain, Napa – 95 Points

Situated mid-slope on Diamond Mountain, this 2.3 acre vineyard is a real gem-in-the-rough.  At more than ⅓ the price of its esteemed neighbor “Diamond Creek”, this wine will blow your mind and not your wallet.  Dawnine & Bill Dyer have each 3 decades of wine experience under their belt working at various Napa wineries.  They are also partners at famed Meteor winery (Dawnine is the winemaker).  Only 280 cases of the 2016 Dyer Cabernet  (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) were produced, and will sell out fast!

Tasting Notes: “The 2016 showcases an amazing color and aroma!  Intense aromas of huckleberry and cassis with a touch of cocoa dust and a whiff of spice jump out of the glass.  On the palate, this harmoniously made 2016 Cabernet is lush and full in body and shows an amazing balance of great fruit and acid.  Coated with powerful layers of black stone fruit, chocolate, spice and a touch of toasty vanilla.  This full-bodied wine finishes with silky and supple tannins.  This is a wine that will drink and cellar well for 15+ years!”

Robert Parker 95 Points: “The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has a compelling nose of fresh red and black currants, black berries and underbrush with touches of garrigue, lavender, cigar box and fertile loam. The palate is full-bodied and built like a brick house, with firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold fruit complimented by lovely freshness, finishing long and crunchy. 280 cases produced.”.

Jeb Dunnuck 95 Points: “This tiny estate has turned out a blockbuster 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dyer Vineyard, which is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot. Aged 20 months in 50% new French oak, it offers plenty of lifted blue fruit notes, some mountain scrub and green herbs, tobacco, plenty of old school charm, and a structured, medium to full-bodied style. There are shy of 300 cases made, but it’s a beautiful, seamless, classic Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon that will keep for two decades or more.”