J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley – 2002
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Vineyard Profile
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J.Davies' Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley wines are estate-grown, produced and bottled. 42 of the 217 acres on the estate are planted to vineyards. There are two historic vineyards on the property: The Schram Vineyard first planted in 1862 and the McEachran Vineyard first planted in 1878. The average yield for both vineyards is 2 tons per acre.
Vineyard Composition: 84% Schram Vineyard, 16% McEachran Vineyard
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Technical Information
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Varietal Composition: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec
Barrel Aging: 19 months in 50% new oak and 50% single-vintage barrels
Filtration: Unfined, unfiltered
Bottle Aging: 9 months
Release Date: April 2, 2005
100% Napa Valley Certification Mark
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Tasting Notes
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"Rich, dense berry fruit jumps out of the glass. Reminiscent of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry, these delicious fruitful aromas are lifted by hints of anise and clove - the sweet spice characteristic of ripe Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The intense juicy flavors that follow are balanced with resolved tannins and light touches of vanillin and toasted oak. Unfiltered and unfined, its palate is smooth, velvety, and complete. "
-Hugh Davies, Winemaker
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Reviews
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J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley – 2002 – Decanter Award, 5 stars – Decanter
Special Issue: Buying Guide
“Perfumed, fresh. Silky, fresh fruit, lovely and smooth. Very, very nice. Restrained and elegant, balanced and fine. Up to 10 years.”
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J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley – 2002 – 90 points – Wine Enthusiast
Cellar Selection
“Only the second Cabernet release from this famous (as Schramsberg) bubbly house. This is a dense, dry, tannic mountain Cabernet, rich and long in blackberry fruit. It’s drinkable and probably at its best now due to soft acids.”