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96 Wine Advocate
Review Date: 09/2020
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 1% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 22 months in French oak, 100% new. Medium to deep garnet in color, it needs a little coaxing to reveal profound notes of chocolate-covered mint, kirsch, blackcurrant pastilles and tobacco leaf with nuances of cedar chest, new leather and pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate is chock-full of black and red fruit flavors plus tons of earthy/savory accents and a firm yet plush texture, finishing with epic length and loads of provocative mineral and spice nuances. The stated alcohol is just 13.5%, but the intensity and energy of this wine make it seem weightier. (LPB)
94 Decanter
Review Date: 02/2021
The most inward of Diamond Creek three Cabernets. Restrained on the nose, where black-fruited and herbal aromas emerge with air. The palate is plush and rich before a long, nervy finish that unfolds impressively. Needs considerable time, but fascinating to taste alongside its siblings. A 2011 trio to buy! (ML)
94 Wine & Spirits
Review Date: 12/2014
This south-facing wall of white volcanic tuff produced a great 2011, complete and healthy, with all its elements tuned for long aging. It feels cool and rich, a chewy, expansive cabernet that’s more accessible, with more balanced baby fat, than is typical for Volcanic Hill. The tough undergirding of tannins is finely integrated into the fruit, so the wine finishes savory and spicy even as the generous sense of plushness continues.
94 Wine Enthusiast
Review Date: 12/2014
The Volcanic Hill section of Diamond Creek’s vineyard on Diamond Mountain is, as advertised, influenced by volcanic soils. The wine imparts a chalky consistency to some extent, rounded out by dark, ripe plum and mocha, with a long, intense finish. *Cellar Selection* (VB)
