2018 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 JD 98 WA 97 VN 96 DC 95 WS 95
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, August 2021

Blackberry and blueberry with some dried chili and hints of pine needles. Currants, too. . Full-bodied and very focused with tight, fine-grained tannins that frame the fruit really well. Some violets. Great length and...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, January 2021

Coming from two estate vineyards consisting of pure volcanic soils, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District sports deep purple/ruby color to go with a brilliant, full-bodied, seamless wine that’s going to...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

(97+ points) Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain was aged for 22 months in French oak, 93% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose explodes with profound cassis, black plums...
VN 96

Vinous, January 2021

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain exudes power and density from the very first taste. Inky fruit, graphite, lavender, blackberry and spice are all beautifully delineated. Readers will find a Cabernet of depth...
DC 95

Decanter, October 2020

Year in and year out, Lokoya provides a masterclass in crafting rugged mountain fruit into a svelte package, while always letting its essence come through. Their Diamond Mountain release is wonderfully perfumed and...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, October 2021

Jam-packed with bright and juicy cassis, plum preserves and raspberry reduction notes, this pumps along nicely, with sleek licorice and graphite notes adding support. Flashes of sweet bay leaf and violet skitter through...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Diamond Mountain
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is a distinguished wine hailing from the North Coast region of California, specifically the Diamond Mountain appellation in Napa Valley. This varietal is a full-bodied red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine showcases an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure. Produced by Lokoya, a name synonymous with excellence in winemaking, this vintage exemplifies the unique terroir of Diamond Mountain.

The wine has received high praise from various professional reviewers, with scores ranging from 95 to 98. Decanter awarded it a score of 95, describing it as "wonderfully perfumed and exuberant on the nose, with aromas of lilacs, fresh herbs, and orchard blossoms." They further noted, "It is opulent and forward but with considerable lift on the finish. The tannins are prominent and fine-grained, with an impressively long and evolving finish."

James Suckling gave it an outstanding score of 98, remarking on its "blackberry and blueberry with some dried chili and hints of pine needles. Currants, too." He praised its structure, saying, "Full-bodied and very focused with tight, fine-grained tannins that frame the fruit really well. Some violets. Great length and focus. Superb."

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine at 98, highlighting its "deep purple/ruby color" and "brilliant, full-bodied, seamless" nature. He described the bouquet as being defined by "blackcurrants, chocolate, loamy earth, tobacco, and violet notes," and emphasized its "voluptuous, layered mouthfeel, ample tannins, and a great finish."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 97, noting its "profound cassis, black plums, and blackberries scents backed up by suggestions of espresso, black olives, and bay leaves." The publication highlighted its "concentrated, full-bodied palate," supported by "a firm backbone of grainy tannins and well-knit freshness."

Vinous awarded the wine a score of 96, praising its "power and density" and its beautifully delineated flavors of "inky fruit, graphite, lavender, blackberry, and spice." According to Vinous, the wine has "a sense of intrigue that is all its own."

Wine Spectator also rated the wine at 95, noting it is "jam-packed with bright and juicy cassis, plum preserves, and raspberry reduction notes." The review mentioned the "sleek licorice and graphite notes adding support" and the "serious coiled-up energy on the finish."

Overall, the 2018 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is a highly acclaimed wine, characterized by its rich fruit flavors, fine-grained tannins, and impressive aging potential.