2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
1st Place (Affairs of the Vine Cabernet Shootout)
Rhubarb pie with boysenberry and cassis and coffee and cola and cedar and vanilla… Is there really room in the glass for all these aromas? The wine is wonderfully dense. The fruit shines through on the palate with a mouthful of plum and cherry. Cocoa and a mélange of herbs show through on the big complex finish. 94 point
Double Gold medal (San Francisco International Wine Competition
Gold medal (Best of Bay Wine Competition)
Silver medal (Dallas International Wine Competition)
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
Gold medal (SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
Gold medal (Dallas International Wine Competition)
Silver medal (Best of Bay Wine Competition)
Silver medal (Finger Lakes International Wine Comp.)
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
Gold Medal (Affairs of the Vine Cabernet Shootout)
Nice dark cherry aromas. Very balanced showing well integrated fruit and oak displaying a hint of cola on the finish. Complex layers but so easy to drink. 90 points
Silver medal (SF Chronicle International Wine Competition)
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
1st Place (Affairs of the Vine Cabernet Shootout)
Female judges: Earthy wild berry aromas remain pure and consistent on the palate. Blackberry, black currant, tobacco, and leather unfold beautifully in the mouth. Well balanced. Nicely structured with a long finish. Surprisingly delicious.
Male judges: The nose is complex with herb garden notes, restrained dark fruit, cinnamon, allspice, and oak. The palate is complex displaying great integration. The intense fruit pops immediately and finishes with spice and ripe tannins. Age worthy! 93 points
Silver medal (SF Chronicle International Wine Competition)
2009 Adamus - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
Gold Medal (Affairs of the Vine Pinot Shootout)
Earthy low notes. Deep red and black fruit aromas with floral back notes. Soft on opening moving to juicy with great acid and tannin. Gentle use of oak. Still very young but incredibly well balanced. 91 points
Silver medal (SF Chronicle International Wine Competition)
2008 Pinot Noir Reserve - Russian River Valley
Gold Medal (San Francisco International Wine Competition)
Gold Medal (Affairs of the Vine Pinot Shootout)
Of the 460 Pinot Noirs entered our was selected as one of the Top 40 to be showcased at the Pinot Noir Summit.
Female judges: Herbaceousness aromas blend seamlessly with bright red cherry fruit…”Enticing!” Beautiful purity. A touch of florality layers nicely with raspberry and cherry fruit, spice and earth notes. 93 points
Male judges: Cherry and sweet spice aromas open to plum, anise and cranberry flavors. The lovely fruit and spice is accented by toasty notes. Juicy on the finish with some lovely violet notes. 92 points
Silver medal (SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
Silver medal (Finger Lakes International Wine Competition)
2009 Pinot Noir Reserve - Russian River Valley
Gold medal (SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
Gold medal (Orange County Wine Competition)
Gold Medal (Affairs of the Vine Pinot Shootout)
Of the 440 Pinot Noirs entered our was selected as one of the Top 40 to be showcased at the Pinot Noir Summit.
Female judges: Beautiful deep red/purple in the glass. The nose leads with rose, and clove undertones that enhance the deep red fruit. Dark fruit flavors of dried plum with chocolate accents. Yummy! 90 points
Male: Beautiful fruit aromas accented with vanilla, spice and leather. Nice balance. Gentle handling of barrel regimen. Raspberry, blackberry, licorice, and spice flavors build toward the lovely finish. Powerful but friendly. 91 points
Silver medal (Critics Challenge International Wine Competition)
2009 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
Platinum medal (Critics Challenge International Wine Competition)
Gold Medal (Affairs of the Vine Pinot Shootout)
Dark berry, strawberry and candied strawberry aromas deliver mouthwatering strawberry fruit on the palate. Warm seductive ripe fruit and spice. Great varietal focus. Long yummy finish. "I like this a lot!" 90 points
Silver medal (SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
Silver medal (Orange County Wine Competition)
2009 Tempranillo - El Dorado
Gold medal (Orange County Wine Competition)
2009 Cabernet Franc - Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley
Silver medal (Dallas International Wine Competition)
Magdalena
Gold medal (SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
Gold medal (San Diego International Wine Competition)