Reviews & Ratings

2011 Diamond Creek Red Blends or Varietals "Red Rock Terrace"

Winery: Diamond Creek

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Rock Terrace"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $200

Cases produced: 407

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: September 10, 2014

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet based blend is very impressive. It opens with a very fragrant and inviting red plum and cranberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced and very smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty mild boysenberry and red currant blend with notes of gentle minerality. I also detected some gentle oak in the background. The finish is dry and its well managed tannins fade away nicely. The wine has some Bordeaux tendencies that make it ultra-food friendly. I would pair it with a filet mignon at you favorite steak house. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our winemaker describes Red Rock Terrace as "having velvety tannins, rich and well balanced, medium dark ruby color with cherry, mint and black currant flavors."

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