Reverie, Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District

Reverie · California › Diamond Mountain District › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1844074
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91 /100
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10
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Taster #4197 · Oct 16, 2022
dark inky plum black ruby, little clarity, ruby hue Nose: cassis, plum, blueberry, chocolate, tar, tobacco, juniper berries, caramel, touch oak Pal: cassis, plum, tar, leather, bitter espresso, tobacco, juniper berries, bitter caramel, touch oak Feel: medium, astringent, acidic Finish: medium T7 (could be an 8)
2003 vintage
Taster #8076 · Dec 21, 2013
87/100
Wow - got this in a silent auction in 2010, and am so sorry I wasted the refrigeration on it. Don't get me wrong, it's ok. At best. Not alot of that Cali fruit I love, very mellow. As a "Special Reserve" from Diamond Mountain I expected more structure. It's sorta like a trust fund baby decided they wanted to make wine. No clue if that is the truth or not. A "so so to good" Monday night "I'm bored" …
2003 vintage
Taster #5110 · Feb 28, 2011
88/100
Dark red, quite purplish on the rim Nose very closed, some violet, dark berry fruit, quite closed on palate very reticent to come out, tannic On second day a bit more forward, still quite tannic but more fruity. Probably another 3-4 years away from being a pleasurable drink
2003 vintage
Taster #1127 · Jan 15, 2011
91/100
I had never heard of Reverie until last week when I was at a friend's house and he gave me a bottle. In fact, there are very few Diamond Mountain wineries that are on my radar, with the exception of Diamond Creek. So, when I got this bottle home, it didn't take long to dive in and see what was in the bottle. Very nice juice, I must say. This is a big, age-able wine from Napa, but not in …
2003 vintage
Taster #6649 · Aug 28, 2010
93/100
Opaque and purple-black in glass, nose of petrol-laced black fruit. Palate opens with black currant, blackberry and evolves in mid and back palate with cedar and herbs, in a mid-life stage now and drinking exceptionally well, but bound to improve over the next 5+ years. A stunning wine of power and complexity that could easily carry a cult label. Long finish.
2003 vintage
Taster #3735 · Jul 29, 2010
92/100
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2003 vintage
Taster #2493 · May 2, 2010
90/100
A very well made CA cab that hits all the right notes. Well integrated tannins, nice balance of fruit and acid. What a CA cab should be. Well done.
2003 vintage
Taster #9282 · Dec 13, 2009
89/100
Good but I don't know what the fuss is about. Solid calicab. More fruit than fire.
2003 vintage
Taster #3735 · Sep 19, 2009
92/100
Popped and poured. Well-balanced, smooth tannins, dark fruit, chocolate and coffee notes.
2003 vintage
Taster #6649 · Jan 5, 2009
95/100
Drinking perfectly now, and will go on for several more years. Terriffic balance and integration of fruit, round tannins and structure. Classic black fruits on palate, long lingering finish. This is truly a reference wine for California cabernet.
2003 vintage
Taster #2186 · Jan 1, 2008
94/100
One of our favorites. Highly structured, well balanced with good acid and great fruit. Inky in color and superb all around wine. Grab if you can...
2003 vintage
Taster #4197 · Mar 15, 2006
young clear deep ruby red Nose: baked cherries, chocolate, licorice, expresso, pepper Pal: fruity edges, chocolate, espresso, mint, raspberries, dark berries, a touch sour, rasp and oak Feel: medium/full Finish: long TC9
2003 vintage