Wine

Item Description

The Diamond Mountain District occupies the Northernmost part of Napa Valley's famed Mayacamas Mountains. This is the range that defines the western boundary of the Napa Valley and it's sloping vineyards, with elevations ranging from 400 to 2200 feet and prized volcanic soils give the wines of the region their characteristic depth of flavor, strength and minerality.  It was the eruption of Mt. Konocti on the south shore of Clear Lake eight million years ago that is credited with contributing great quantities of volcanic ash to the mountain's soil composition, and the volcanic glass crystals in the soil that give Diamond Mountain its name.

The district itself encompasses some 5,000 acres, of which less than 500 are planted to vines, making its acreage under vine the smallest of any Napa Valley AVA.  Most of the vineyards are small and family owned, the wines made in small quantities, and distribution of many is very limited. The cabernets from this AVA are bold and elegant with wonderful blue berry fruit nuances and tannins that resemble an iron fist in a velvet glove.  Although they all share some characteristics common to the District, each is distinct, with different nuances particular to their respective microclimates and terroir.

Your Gem Collection includes the following:

• One 750ml Andrew Geoffrey, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 Armstrong Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2006 Coho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District "Summit Vine Ranch”
• One 750ml 2007 Constant Diamond Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 Diamond Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill
• One 750ml 2006 Diamond Terrace, Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 Dyer Vineyard, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 J. Davies, Cabernet Sauvignon, DMD
• One 750ml 2005 Meeker, Kiss Ridge Vineyard Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2005 Lokoya, Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvingon
• One 750ml 2007 Mueller Family Vineyards, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2008 Reverie Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 Seaver Vineyard, GTS Cabernet Sauvignon
• One 750ml 2007 Von Strasser Winery, Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

Item Special Note

Through the remarkable generosity of 55 Degrees, St. Helena, and The Packaging Company, San Bruno, your wine purchases will be stored securely in optimal conditions until they are shipped free of charge to your home.

A very special Thank You to owners, Neil and Karen Aldoroty, 55 Degrees, and Marwan Hannon, The Packaging Company.

Collection of California Sales Tax:

Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable in the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the fair market value of each lot.