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Lokoya, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Lokoya's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain combines fruit from two sites: Rhyolite Ridge, a south-facing site at 800 feet above sea level with powdery volcanic soils, and Wallis Vineyard, about 300 feet higher, characterized by more sedimentary rock. Scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings accent notes of sage, bay, cassis and blueberry on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is creamy and lush, framed by fine-grained tannins and revealing great intensity and length on the finish.
About the Producer
Lokoya has long been one of leading wineries in the Kendall-Jackson Small Estates portfolio. Lokoya consistently produces some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons from four of Napa Valley's most renowned mountain appellations: Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain District, and Spring Mountain District. These single-vineyard wines, made in very limited quantities, are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented with native yeast, and bottled unfined and unfiltered — resulting in the purest expression of place. They are powerful wines that reflect the intense individuality of each mountain. Sparse soils, high elevations, good drainage and the cool climates of the mountains form the backbone for these intense Cabernet Sauvignons. The Lokoya name honours the Native American tribe who lived on Mount Veeder in the western mountains of the Napa Valley prior to the arrival of viticulture in the 19th century. Paying tribute to those who farmed the Napa soils before them, Lokoya Cabernet reflects the soils and microclimates of the Napa Valley.
