Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - a complex and elegant wine that will delight the senses of even the most discerning wine connoisseurs. With its deep ruby color, this wine immediately captivates the eye.
As you raise the glass to your nose, you'll notice a beautiful bouquet of red cherry, spruce, and espresso bean, which gives way to a symphony of aromas that include raspberry, cassis, and plum. On the palate, the wine is lively and full of finesse, with its fruity notes at their apex, complemented by hints of graphite, mineral, cedar, tapenade, and menthol.
The wine's firm and elegant tannins provide a beautiful structure and balance, leading to a long and savory finish that lingers on the palate. This vintage is a testament to the exceptional quality of Diamond Creek's vineyards, and a true reflection of their commitment to producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 98:
James Suckling highlights the 2019 Red Rock Terrace for its brightness and perfume, with blackcurrant, lilac, red currant, sandalwood, and subtle new-oak tones. The palate is full-bodied and layered, supported by a fine, velvet-like tannin structure and a creamy texture. Juicy fruit and polished balance carry the wine toward a long future, with the review suggesting drinking after 2025.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 96+:
Wine Advocate finds the 2019 Red Rock Terrace rich and concentrated, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla aromas. The medium- to full-bodied palate is framed by ample depth and velvety tannins, giving the wine both generosity and definition. A long finish and the plus-marked score point to additional upside as the wine develops.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 94:
Wine Spectator awarded the 2019 Red Rock Terrace 94 points. This existing score has been retained alongside the newly rechecked James Suckling and Wine Advocate ratings. It remains the third-highest supported score attached to this vintage.
