2016 Dyer Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain
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This tiny estate has turned out a blockbuster 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dyer Vineyard, which is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot. Aged 20 months in 50% new French oak, it offers plenty of lifted blue fruit notes, some mountain scrub and green herbs, tobacco, plenty of old school charm, and a structured, medium to full-bodied style. There are just over 300 cases made, but it’s a beautiful, seamless, classic Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon that will keep for two decades or more.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck
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Dyer's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon offers lovely textural depth and nuance. Pliant, supple and inviting, the 2016 will drink very well with minimal cellaring. Lavender, sage, plum, mint and licorice complement the dark blue and purplish fruit nicely, while bright underpinnings of minerality extend the finish. Overall, this is a relatively approachable young Cabernet from Dawnine and Bill Dyer. Dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot round out the blend.
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is blended of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has a compelling nose of fresh red and black currants, black berries and underbrush with touches of garrigue, lavender, cigar box and fertile loam. The palate is full-bodied and built like a brick house, with firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold fruit complimented by lovely freshness, finishing long and crunchy. 280 cases produced.
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is soft, textured and also surprisingly inviting for a young Diamond Mountain Cabernet. Pliant and silky in the glass, the 2016 is shaping up to be another terrific wine from Dawnine Dyer. I can't wait to taste it in bottle.