Diamond Creek CS Gravelly Meadow 2012 -OC6

Diamond Creek CS Gravelly Meadow 2012 -OC6Lastly, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow, from the smallest of the parcels at five acres, seems to be the most gravelly (pardon the pun) and with loads of minerality its a more backward tannic style. Offering less obvious pleasure, but loads of structure and minerality, its an intellectual interpretation of Cabernet Sauvignon.

but the tannin is integrated and silky

with notes of charcoal

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard

delicious and very complex mouth coating flavors of superb depth and length

but perhaps the ultimate example because the intense botrytis and unctuosity the wine possesses is buttressed by slightly more acidity

The wine possesses a more roasted

delineation

soft spice and game hints

it has the full smorgasbord of black and blue fruits

but loads of structure and minerality

and an almost Graves-like scorched earth character

Lovely and understated