2015 Hall Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon [WA96+][JD94][WS93][V92]

Producer: Hall Wines  
Region: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 
Year: 2015 

Wine Advocate, 96+ Points 

"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain opens with expressive crème de cassis, mocha and tilled soil notes with hints of blueberry compote, dried bay leaves and truffles, plus a touch of black olives. Big, voluptuous, full-bodied and full-on sexy in the mouth, it struts a lot of spicy fruit with plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with great length." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"Tasted out of bottle, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is another black/blue colored beauty that gives up a sweet bouquet of plums, blueberries, lots of gravelly minerality and hints of chocolate. It's rich, full-bodied and opulent on the palate, has tons of tannin and is balanced and long. Give bottles 4-5 years and drink through 2045." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"Big, sturdy and immense, with tiers of complex flavor built around cedar, dark berry, tobacco leaf and dried herb notes, ending with a sense of gusto." 

Vinous, 92 Points 

"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain) is another super-appealing wine from Hall. A decidedly ample, large-scaled wine, the Diamond Mountain Cabernet packs a real punch, with dense, packed fruit and huge swaths of tannin that take turns in driving the balance. Give this explosive Cabernet at least a few years in bottle to be at its best. I imagine the tannins will always remain a bit grainy in texture. A comparison with the 2016 is quite illustrative of the personalities of the two vintages." 

Alcohol: 15.6% 

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