A Thanksgiving miracle! Was so worried that this bottle corked by the staining on the cork, but is all ended well! The fruit is barely there on this bottle from my favorite vineyard (Volcanic Hill) from Diamond Creek. Still an immense presence and complexity after decanting for 4 hours. Time had made this bottle a little more delicate than the others, but unmistakable Diamond Creek. Glasses were raised to Al and Boots as the vineyard has now been bought by Roederer. I believe it is in food hands.
A Thanksgiving miracle! Was so worried that this bottle corked by the staining on the cork, but is all ended well! The fruit is barely there on this bottle from my favorite vineyard (Volcanic Hill) from Diamond Creek. Still an immense presence and complexity after decanting for 4 hours. Time had made this bottle a little more delicate than the others, but unmistakable Diamond Creek. Glasses were raised to Al and Boots as the vineyard has now been bought by Roederer. I believe it is in food hands.
Dec 5th, 2020
Still showing signs of mulled cherries, plum compote. So clean and pure. Amber hues on the rim, concentration of sweet cobbler, chewy yet graceful. Finish goes on and on. Exceptional wine has shown life even from a subpar vintage
Still showing signs of mulled cherries, plum compote. So clean and pure. Amber hues on the rim, concentration of sweet cobbler, chewy yet graceful. Finish goes on and on. Exceptional wine has shown life even from a subpar vintage
Jul 6th, 2013
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
