Rudy von Strasser led the effort for Diamond Mountain to acquire AVA status in 1999. Like other sub-appellations in Napa Valley, the Diamond Mountain area had no shortage of pioneer winemakers. prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Stores and prices for 1994 William Hill Estate Winery Reserve Cabern.
Situated immediately north of San Pablo Bay, the valley runs southeast to northwest for approximat. The AVA (American Viticultural Area) covers 5,000 acres but just over 500 acres are under vine.ĭiamond Mountain soils, mainly weathered, red sedimentary rock and decomposed, volcanic ash, are infertile, quick-draining and produce small, thick-skinned grapes, bursting with chewy tannins.Ĭabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel have great success here. Users have rated this wine 3 out of 5 stars. But given its western proximity, the area still easily cools down from early morning and late afternoon Pacific Ocean breezes. Defined mainly by elevation, vineyards are planted at 400 to 2,200 feet.ĭiamond Mountain vineyards receive plenty of sunshine at these elevations and are typically above the coastal fog line. Diamond Mountain is the northernmost mountain appellation in the Mayacamas Range, on the northwest side of the valley floor, above the town of Calistoga.
