this shows the diamond creek signature of dryness, mountain tannins and voluptuously ripe, concentrated fruit. it's dense in blackberry jam and cassis flavors, with firm minerality and a lush toast note from the oak. near perfection in all of its parts, it possesses those hard-to-define qualities of balance and elegance. wonderful as it is now, the tannins suggest aging it for many years.
Volcanic Hill