Californiawithin Napa Valley

Diamond Mountain District

Volcanic glass slopes above Calistoga — brooding, graphite-mineral Cabernet.

Est. 2001

History

Diamond Mountain District was recognized as an AVA in 2001, carved from the northern Mayacamas above Calistoga. The mountain is named for the volcanic glass crystals (obsidian) that sparkle on its slopes. Planting began with Al Brounstein in the late 1960s. The volcanic soils produce Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional color and structure — wines of brooding intensity, graphite minerality, and powerful tannin that demand extended aging ^[1].

Dominant Varietals

, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Notable Producers

· Diamond Creek
· Schramsberg
· Von Strasser
· Reynolds Family

Culinary Tradition

Graphite-mineral Diamond Mountain Cabernet pairs with intensely savory, long-cooked red-meat dishes and hard aged cheeses.

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