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."
95+ Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
"Parallel's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Diamond Reserve Monument isn't as rich and seductive as the 2019 vintage, but it's an impressive wine nonetheless. Menthol, cedar and black, plummy fruit notes appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is dense, ripe and chocolaty yet firmly built, with up to two decades of aging potential."
** Due to our extremely limited quantities, please note that you may purchase up to 3 bottles of this vintage online. To inquire about additional availability, please contact Adrienne Smith, General Manager / Partner, at 707-486-1100 or adrienne@parallelwines.com. **
