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2002 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Red Rock Terrace
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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ALCOHOL: 14.1%
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- COMPOSITE DETAILS - |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple. |
| AROMA: |
Blueberry.
Black Currant.
Dark Fruits.
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| FLAVOR: |
Blueberry.
Spice.
Licorice.
Smoky.
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| PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Effervescent
Mouthfeel.
Extracted
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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© 2004-2005 WINEDEMOCRACY.COM |
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| SCORE: 93 (2 ratings)
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| PRICE: $175 |
| DRINK: In 3-5 years |
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2002 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Red Rock Terrace
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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ALCOHOL: 14.1%
RATED: 07/17/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits.
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| FLAVOR: |
Dark Fruits. Oak. Licorice. Blueberry. Smoky.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Alcoholic
Mouthfeel.
Extracted
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
This wine was the first of the three 2002 Diamond Creek wines that I tasted at the winery. A strikingly opaque red-purple color, this wine was phenomenal. Lots of smoke and spice both in the beginning and through the aftertaste. The first aroma almost gives the impression of a fortified wine, with a bit of brandy like alcohol smell. Tannins are heavy, but drastcially reduced from the 2001 offering. Definitely poised to be a spectacular wine.
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| SCORE: 92
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| BY: Mrs
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| PRICE: $175 |
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In 3-5 years |
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2002 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Red Rock Terrace
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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ALCOHOL: 14.1%
RATED: 07/17/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Blueberry. Black Currant.
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| FLAVOR: |
Spice. Blueberry. Blackberry. Black Currant.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced. Complex.
Effervescent Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Rich Extracted
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
My favorite of the 2002 Diamond Creek wines. First and foremost, the Diamond Creek wines seem to be much more fruit-forward this year than last. A beautiful red-purple wine that is deeply extracted. This starts out with a strong, perfume filled nose of blueberry and cassis. In the mouth this wine explodes with ripe fruits, giving a slightly tingly sensation mid-palate. A long finish. In my opinion, better than the 2001, but probably won't age as well. Moderately tannic, but with some air time I like the way this wine is drinking right now.
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| SCORE: 94
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| BY: iheidt
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| PRICE: $175 |
| DRINK:
In 3-5 years |
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