Von Strasser

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1256 ratings
9.128 pro ratings
Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Loving this Diamond Mountain district cab - 1999 vintage

Loving this Diamond Mountain district cab - 1999 vintage

Dec 23rd, 2020
Charles Rivas

Nice expression of Diamond Mountain, though less structured that past vintages... softer and rounded

Nice expression of Diamond Mountain, though less structured that past vintages... softer and rounded

Jun 27th, 2019
Hayden B. Oothout

Exceptional Napa cab. Highly recommend

Exceptional Napa cab. Highly recommend

Nov 11th, 2018
Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.2

Pronounced dark fruit- somewhat like a dark berry compote, but not too “jammy”. Subtle vanilla from restrained oak, violets,both red and black licorice, with firm but approachable tannins. Everything about the wine says “Napa”, but in a nicely balanced way. It should cellar nicely for a few years and it was quite good with steak and sautéed kale.

Pronounced dark fruit- somewhat like a dark berry compote, but not too “jammy”. Subtle vanilla from restrained oak, violets,both red and black licorice, with firm but approachable tannins. Everything about the wine says “Napa”, but in a nicely balanced way. It should cellar nicely for a few years and it was quite good with steak and sautéed kale.

2 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2017
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.2

Tons of fruit. Almost called it Zin, then thought better.

Tons of fruit. Almost called it Zin, then thought better.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

This is mountain fruit with smooth tannins for a 2010 lots of currant and cassis like fruit with dried tobacco spice very easy drinking

This is mountain fruit with smooth tannins for a 2010 lots of currant and cassis like fruit with dried tobacco spice very easy drinking

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.1

Tannins in the house. Still has another 15 yrs plus left.

Tannins in the house. Still has another 15 yrs plus left.

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2013
Scott Bronstein

Always balanced. I drink a lot of the dmd from these guys

Always balanced. I drink a lot of the dmd from these guys

Jan 6th, 2017
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.3

Really nice! A great cab to drink on a cold night. Velvety finish. I dig this.

Really nice! A great cab to drink on a cold night. Velvety finish. I dig this.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Will Atkinson

Really nice. Coco powder tannin. Deep, balanced offering. Drinks well now, but I would love to see what a couple of years does.

Really nice. Coco powder tannin. Deep, balanced offering. Drinks well now, but I would love to see what a couple of years does.

Jul 22nd, 2015