2021 Parallel Black Diamond Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Philippe Melka's Tasting Notes

"The 2021 growing season started after a second dry winter in a row with some spring rains that helped the vineyards develop healthy canopies. The yields were low with smaller berries and clusters which created a unique vintage with great concentration and structure, refined tannins and great acidity - a true age worthy vintage. The 2021 Black Diamond Reserve 'Monument' is inky in color with expressive aromatics of licorice, violets and fresh plums on the palate. It is full-bodied with a hint of sweetness and fine grain tannins. Flavors of black currant, blackberries and boysenberries are balanced with great acidity and freshness. The wine is juicy with a long structured finish. This is a great showcase of the vintage and the beauty of Napa Valley producing wine that is already expressive and showing well, but also has everything needed to age gracefully for 15+ years."

95-97 Points (Barrel Sample) - Jeb Dunnuck

"The flagship from this estate is the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Diamond Reserve Napa Valley Monument, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that’s still resting in 80% new oak. Its saturated purple hue is followed by a ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty with lots of cassis and currant fruit as well as ample spice and floral notes, terrific mid-palate density, velvety tannins, and outstanding length."

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$475.00
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SKU: PACS21EM
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 23 & October 2, 2021
pH
3.79
Aging
Aged in French oak barrels for approximately 26 months, about 80% new French oak
Fermentation
Fermented lots individually in stainless steel tanks, average 3 days cold soak & 23 days on skins
Bottling Date
January 22, 2024
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Production
28 bottles

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