Diamond Mountain District Cabs always are very tannic and so is this one but it should reward cellaring. It's well-oaked with balancing acids and a tremendous core of blackberry and currant fruit that penetrates the palate and lasts through the finish. Combines power and finesse. Drink now-2015.

Firm dark rich and concentrated with intense chewy tannins that match up well with layers of earthy currant coffee mint blackberry cedar anise and spice. This is a big expressive intense wine that can be enjoyed now and should improve for the next several years. But the tannins may be an issue so if you buy a few bottles taste one early to judge for yourself. Best from 2005 through 2012. 1367 cases made. –JL