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Double Diamond (Schrader)

Oakville - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Very easy, drinking nice fruit, wine spectator number 1.  — a month ago

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Double Diamond (Schrader)

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

This baby has changed so much for the better nice tropical notes. — 7 months ago

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Jasud

Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Holding fast to the trend of experiencing rarities, I have been patiently waiting for this moment for six years. Back in 2019, I was visiting Napa and one of the producers I greatly admire told me about Ketan Mody’s insane project up on Diamond Mountain. I was obviously curious and immediately joined the list for his Beta wines. Over the last half decade, I have greatly enjoyed the way those Beta wines made me think; challenging contemporary Napa wine making convention while delivering undeniable, distinctive quality. They taste very little like the point chasing wines that have become so ubiquitous (and sort of homogenous). Ketan has had to work hard for Jasud Estate to become a reality, but that’s a story for a different day.

Opened and double decanted the night before; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2022 Jasud Estate pours deep garnet/purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, sensational nose of fresh cassis, brambles, red flowers, leaf tobacco, rocky rocky earth, and a subtle balance of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from nose. The finish is long. A very special wine. How Ketan managed to tame the 2022 vintage is remarkable. This is a beautifully balanced and I believe this will be proof that great wine is made in the vineyard. Drink now through 2062.
— 4 months ago

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Shay A

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Ketan is quite the personality. I was able to spend probably 3+hrs with him up on the mountain in Nov ‘24 and went through a ton of Beta vintages and upcoming Jasud.

I’m sure you’ll agree that while his mindset is the same across both labels, they are express very differently. I always appreciate the Beta wines but they aren’t ones I seek out. Jasud, on the other hand, has the mid-palate power that I don’t get with Beta. It still retains Ketan’s feral-specific profile, but there is just “more” of everything. Unfortunately for me I’ll likely never be allocated since it requires a long-standing Beta history. Wish he’d split them!
Jay Kline

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@Shay A I was fortunate to be one of those who bought Beta early and consistently enough. The inaugural release was minuscule so I was passed over but I was offered the 2022 this past year.

Schrader Cellars

Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This one in still available for around €70 in Sweden, so I was intrigued to try the WOTY. Full bodied with ripe dark fruits, plenty of baking spices, currants, cedar wood. I prefer this over The Mascot from Harlan, the quality of the fruit comes across a bit superior here. Very well made. — 3 years ago

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Double Diamond (Schrader)

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Notes of blackberry, jammy black currant with modest earthiness. — 3 years ago

Marilea Campomizzi
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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Gravelly Meadow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

From 375ml

Double decant and pour for sediment(lots of sediment). Still a dark garnet with little bricking. On the nose: such captivating expressive notes of perfumed stewed dark fruit, herbaceous, boiled meat, minty menthol, worn leather, tobacco leaf. Taste: Wow! in a beautiful spot right now....creamy, savory, silky wine with dried red fruit, earth, dark chocolate, graphite, dried herbs, old leather, and a beautiful lingering finish. YUM!!! It's what I want in an aged Napa cab...my wine of the week!
— 8 months ago

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Dave

Dave

Sounds yum!
Rob Brobst III

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Wowzers from a 375ml! Great pull! I need to find one myself.

Double Diamond (Schrader)

Amber Knolls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Very good cab from Columbia valley. Would buy again at smyrna beverage warehouse for $17. — 3 years ago

Double Diamond (Schrader)

Mayacamas Range Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Dark red. Smooth and earthy at same time. Unusual combination imho. Almost no tannins left. Dark fruit. Good balance. Some musty flavors. Long finish.. 2002. Drink now. I don’t think much will be left in 5 years . — 6 years ago

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Robert Evans Jr

Robert Evans Jr

@Hugh O'Riordan Living Large!!!! Love it