Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon featured image
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Vintage
2022
Region
Napa Valley, California
Country
United States
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
ABV
14.5%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Diamond Creek Vineyards
Diamond Creek Vineyards is an iconic Napa Valley estate in the Diamond Mountain District of California, founded in 1968 by Al and Boots Brounstein and known for single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate’s four vineyard sites, Volcanic Hill, Red Rock Terrace, Gravelly Meadow and Lake, are the fundamental element of making terroir-led approach to Cabernet in California. Now part of the Roederer Collection, Diamond Creek remains one of Napa’s most recognised estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon producers.
Read MoreViticulture
Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is produced from Diamond Creek Vineyards, planted in 1968 and closely associated with the rise of site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. The estate was founded on the principle that different soils impart distinct flavours and textures in wine. Gravelly Meadow reflects this philosophy through a single-vineyard expression shaped by its individual site character, contributing to Diamond Creek’s reputation for precision, structure and long-lived Cabernet Sauvignon.
2022
The 2022 vintage was Diamond Creek?s fiftieth anniversary harvest and followed two other relatively dry years. Yields were even lower than in 2021, which had already been the estate?s lowest in decades. Warm early September conditions accelerated picking, resulting in the earliest start and finish on record at Diamond Creek. Cooler weather returned towards the end of the month. The low-yielding season produced small berries, concentrated juice and wines with notable texture and depth.
Tasting Note
The nose evokes the surrounding forest, with pine, mint, wild berries and a savoury undercurrent. The palate is harmonious and composed, with fruit, acidity and tannin held in precise proportion. Structured yet serene, it shows Cabernet depth without heaviness, combining freshness, texture and refined concentration. The tannins are integrated and balanced, carrying the wine towards a long, poised and persistent finish. Production was limited to 434 cases.
Food Pairing
Pair with roast lamb, ribeye steak, filet mignon, venison, mature cheeses, grilled mushrooms, braised beef or classic steakhouse dishes.
Bottle Shots - Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
