Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (750 ml)
Product details
| Management number | 253612374 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$94.48 | Model Number | 253612374 | ||
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Gravelly Meadow is our lowest yielding vineyard. The wines are described as "earthy, cedary, jammy and ripe blackberry with a spicy expansive finish."
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 98:
James Suckling emphasizes crushed stone, blackcurrant, bay leaf, iodine, and seaweed in the 2018 Gravelly Meadow. Blue-fruit flavors ride over firm tannins on a full-bodied, austere, and tightly focused palate. Its exceptional length and reserved structure call for patience, with the review recommending drinking after 2026.
Wine Enthusiast Review - Rated 95:
Wine Enthusiast describes this five-acre, pebbly vineyard expression with forest, graphite, and clove aromas. Small portions of Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot contribute to a silky, rounded palate rich in red fruit and supported by balanced acidity. A long, spicy finish suggests an ideal drinking period from 2028 through 2038.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 94+:
Wine Advocate's current review finds the 2018 Gravelly Meadow beginning to close down, while still showing dried porcini, fresh cassis, and blackberry. The medium- to full-bodied palate is more muscular than opulent, with chunky, block-like tannins and balanced proportions. Despite that structure, it finishes long and with surprising elegance.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 94:
Wine Spectator found the 2018 Gravelly Meadow ripe and expressive, with cassis and plum purée joined by violet, singed applewood, and red licorice. Iron and warm-stone notes add definition as the wine moves toward the finish. The mineral accents pull the fruit together while the floral character returns at the end.
| Winery | Diamond Creek - Gravelly Meadow |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Napa Valley, California |
| Year | 2018 |
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 750 ML |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
Bestseller ranking
Red
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