1976 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill
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Last Tasted 5/93 Similar to the other two single vineyard offerings from Diamond Creek in 1976, this blockbuster, nearly opaque-colored wine offers an intense fragrance of cedar, spices, and rich cassis fruit. Although a slight roasted element is present, the wine is not over-ripe. It is staggeringly rich and highly extracted, with its fabulous richness of fruit balancing out the high tannin level. While the wine remains thick, young, and unevolved, it is well-balanced and capable of another 10-20 years of aging potential.
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About the producer
Diamond Creek, Napa’s first single-vineyard Cabernet estate, has defined terroir-driven winemaking since 1968. Founded by Al and Boots Brounstein, the winery pioneered site-specific Cabernet, producing age-worthy wines from Gravelly Meadow, Red Rock Terrace and Volcanic Hill.