New Release Members Only 94 Points
2022 HALL Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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SKU
22HCS7D
Critic Review
94
Points
Jeb Dunnuck
"I loved the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District, from an appellation that always seems to deliver. Ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and a Graves-like cold fireplace note all emerge from the glass, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, with a plush, pure, forward mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It needs a short decant if drinking any time soon and will continue to evolve gracefully over the coming 15 years or more."
93 Points | Vinous, Antonio Galloni
"The 2022 Diamond Mountain District is redolent of iron, dried herbs, incense, tobacco, licorice and scorched earth. In this vintage, the Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a bit lighter and less imposing than it often is, a reflection of the growing season. In exchange, readers will find a Cabernet Sauvignon that will drink well on release."
"I loved the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District, from an appellation that always seems to deliver. Ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and a Graves-like cold fireplace note all emerge from the glass, and this beauty is medium to full-bodied, with a plush, pure, forward mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It needs a short decant if drinking any time soon and will continue to evolve gracefully over the coming 15 years or more."
93 Points | Vinous, Antonio Galloni
"The 2022 Diamond Mountain District is redolent of iron, dried herbs, incense, tobacco, licorice and scorched earth. In this vintage, the Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a bit lighter and less imposing than it often is, a reflection of the growing season. In exchange, readers will find a Cabernet Sauvignon that will drink well on release."
2022 HALL Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
94
Points
The 2022 Diamond Mountain is inky garnet in color, with a powerful aroma of pure black cassis, followed by cocoa powder, crushed rocks and a savory umami note. Plentiful fine-grained tannins with a dark chocolate-like texture and a lengthy full-bodied finish express an age-worthy wine.
Black Cassis
Cocoa
Crushed Rocks
Nestled in the northwestern hillsides of Napa Valley, the Diamond Mountain District is sparsely planted, with fewer than 550 acres under vine. This warm hillside appellation is perfect for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, the prevalent variety of the area. With porous, volcanic-derived soils, the vines produce distinctively earthy, chocolate-laced flavors, wrapped around rich, opulent tannins.
| Bottle Size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, |
| Barrel Aging | 24 Months in 70% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley |
| Vineyard | Rainin (Estate), and select Diamond Mountain grower partners |
| Vintage Notes | Ample winter rain, followed by temperate and dry conditions through March gave us a good start to the vintage. The spring and summer months were consistent and warm, resulting in small but healthy canopies and balanced vines. Labor Day came with a curveball from Mother Nature in the form of a prolonged heat wave that accelerated harvest at many of our vineyard sites, followed immediately by much cooler weather and a bit of rain. This refreshing slow-down allowed the remaining grapes to hang a bit longer, yielding beautifully balanced fruit and polished tannin. Overall the 2022 vintage is fresh with pure, concentrated flavors. |
