Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is an esteemed red wine produced in the revered Diamond Mountain District of Napa Valley, California. Renowned for its deep, ruby hue and enticing aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and black currants, this wine also reveals undertones of violets, warm spices, and a hint of minerality, mirroring its mountainous terroir. On the palate, it is full-bodied and powerful, with firm, well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity that beautifully balances the concentrated fruit flavors, culminating in a lasting, multi-layered finish. The Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, with its outstanding depth, complexity, and potential for aging, is an excellent choice for pairing with hearty dishes, or to be savored alone on special occasions.
Critic Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 100
Coming from the northern end of the appellation, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District is all varietal aged 22 months in 90% new oak, and I couldn't imagine a more majestic, regal wine. This beauty s saturated purple hue is followed by an incredible array of ripe black fruits, smoked tobacco, loamy earth, lavender, and graphite. Winemaker Chris Carpenter has hit an undeniable home run with his 2021s, and this is unquestionably one of the legendary wines in the vintage. Full-bodied and massively concentrated, with velvety tannins and remarkable purity, it will be drinkable with just 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for 30-40 years in cold cellars.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 97:
A blend of fruit from the family-owned Rhyolite Ridge Vineyard and Wallis Vineyard, Lokoya's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain combines black cherries and cassis with bay leaf and sage. Full-bodied and supple, with some blueberry shadings on the mid-palate, this is generous, but it still has an underlying mountain structure and a long, dusty but mouthwatering finish.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 96:
This gorgeous red captures the '21 fruit profile beautifully, with vivid mulberry, boysenberry and plum puree notes. The fruit steaks along, carried by a graphite spine, while anise and iris accents fill in. The bright, juicy, focused finish shows terrific underlying tension. This will cruise in the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2045. 701 cases made.
