2010 Diamond Creek “Volcanic Hill” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Description

Volcanic Hill is comprised of 8 acres of south facing hillside vineyard.  It is the warmest of all our micro-climates.  The color of the soil is gray, and the consistency is that of fluffy, volcanic ash, originally deposited from the eruption of Mt. Konocti 8 million years ago. 

Volcanic Hill is the longest lived of our wines. Our winemaker describes these wines as “full bodied, loaded with intense ripe berry fruit, cassis, violets and a smoky richness, finishing with good length and firm tannins.”

The Volcanic Hill bottling includes a small amount of the extra-ordinary Petit Verdot grape.

97 points James Suckling
97 points Vinous
96 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
94 points Wine Enthusiast
93 points Wine & Spirits
92 points Connoisseurs Guide