2023 HALL Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Critic Review
"Lots of spicy red and black fruits, leafy herbs, camphor, graphite, and underbrush nuances all shine in the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District. Deep ruby/plum-hued, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, structured, and remarkably layered. This is another drop-dead gorgeous release from this team in 2023 that does everything right..."
97 Points | International Wine Report
"The 2023 Diamond Mountain Cabernet opens with an alluring nose of ripe blackberries, cassis, and boysenberry, accented by a subtle touch of blueberry. As it evolves, nuanced notes of savory herbs, tobacco, spice, graphite, and dark florals emerge, adding complexity and depth. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, offering a rich, layered texture balanced by lively acidity that brings freshness and lift. Concentrated dark fruit flavors unfold seamlessly alongside hints of violet, earthy herbs, and a stony minerality. It concludes with a long, elegant finish that lingers with poise and refinement."
2023 HALL Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2023 vintage of Diamond Mountain has a classic aromatic profile of dark cocoa, dried herbs, lavender, and freshly turned earth. The wine is immediately rich, dense, and focused on the palate with cascading flavors that linger on the finish. Dark chocolate and freshly tilled earth are accompanied by blackberry preserves and strawberry coulis. This wine will age gracefully over the next two decades.
Dark Cocoa
Lavender
Freshly Tilled Earth
Strawberry Coulis
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 75% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley |
| Vineyard | Rainin (Estate), and select Diamond Mountain grower partners |
| Vintage Notes | The 2023 growing season was all about patience. A very long, wet winter replenished the soils and filled our reservoirs. Cooler spring weather delayed budbreak and the start of the growing season by several weeks. Late spring saw moderate warmth and led to substantial canopy growth, as well as a healthy crop load on the vines. Mild, warm temperatures created perfect ripening conditions throughout the summer and early fall. The longer hang time allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness, and resulted in a superb vintage that is fresh, full of flavor, with great balance and fruit density. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
