Dyer Vineyards - Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Bill and Dawnine Dyer are no strangers to the California wine scene: Bill spent 20 years with Sterling Vineyards and has consulted at Miramar Torres Estate in the Russian River Valley, Sodaro Winery and Frogs’ Leap Winery in Napa Valley, as well as Church & State Winery and Burrowing Owl Vineyards in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley; Dawnine Dyer spent 25 years as the winemaker at Domaine Chandon as well as making the first 8 vintages at Sodaro. Between them, Bill and and Dawnine have degrees in Biology, Enology and Philosophy. They planted the 2.3-hectare Dyer Vineyard on Diamond Mountain in 1993, producing the first vintage in 1996. The Dyer wines are the ultimate expression of the Diamond Mountain's volcanic soils.

The 2017 Dyer Vineyards Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkably focused wine from a difficult vintage marked by heat spikes and devastating fires throughout Napa Valley. Compared with the broader, darker profile of the 2016, this vintage is leaner and more lifted, with an expressive nose of red berries, wild herbs and subtle floral tones leading into a palate of red currant, raspberry and blood orange. Bright acidity gives the fruit an appealing energy, while fine-grained tannins provide structure without weighing down the wine. As it opens in the glass, savory and mineral nuances emerge beneath the fruit, adding complexity and length to the finish. Its combination of freshness, restraint and structure makes this an especially versatile Cabernet at the table. Enjoy with roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto or a simply prepared steak.