By Vineyard {511}
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley

Tasting Notes
This wine jumps out of the glass with notes of baking spices, cocoa, and a hint of chocolate. The entry is bright red fruit, with the cocoa and blackberry fruit coming later. The finish is a rich, long journey that keeps me coming back for another sip. This wine is just starting to show its beauty and will keep showing and improving for a long time, getting richer and richer.

Technical Details
Harvest Date: October 12, 2018
Sugar: 26.1 Brix
Acid: 0.64
pH: 3.70
Aging: 30 months in 100% new French oak
Bottling Date: March 16, 2021
Residual Sugar: 0
Alcohol: 14.80%

Winemaker
Rob Lloyd earned his master's degree in enology from the University of California, Davis. He interned at Kent Rasmussen Winery, gaining first-hand knowledge about winemaking while at Davis. After graduating, Rob became the enologist and then assistant winemaker at La Crema in Sonoma. Returning to the Napa Valley, he joined Rombauer Vineyards in 2001 as assistant winemaker and then as winemaker. While at Rombauer, the winery received many new accolades and awards, including being named by Wine Spectator as one of the Top 100 wines in the world in 2007. With the desire to assist vineyard owners in creating the finest wines from their grapes, Rob left Rombauer in 2008. He established Lloyd Wine Consulting and now works with his clients to craft world-class wines. Rob is passionate about maximizing each vineyard's potential and translating it into outstanding, unique wines.
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Wine: 2018 Vineyard 511 Cabernet Sauvignon
Score/Rating: 94
Suggested Drinking Window: 2023 - 2043
Review Date: 02/16/2023
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes: Beautiful dark fruits (plums, blackberries) as well as spice box, tobacco, and cedar notes all emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, a medium to full-bodied, wonderfully balanced, layered 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. From a great vintage for the valley, it has ripe, polished tannins, good mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. This classic Diamond Mountain Cabernet will evolve for a solid two decades.

Wine: Vineyard {511} 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley
Score/Rating: 94 - Gold Medal, Exceptional
Review Date: 2023

Wine: Vineyard {511} Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Diamond Mountain District 2018
Score/Rating: 92
Review Date: 07/27/2025
Reviewed By: James Suckling
Tasting Notes: Savory and deep with aromas of black cherries, cassis, dried herbs, cedar and crushed rocks. The palate is full-bodied and structured with firm tannins, dark-fruit concentration and a mineral backbone that drives the long, spiced finish. Still very fresh and primary after seven years. Drink or hold.