With climate variability as the new normal, Napa & Sonoma grape growers aim to be resilient and adaptable. Their preparation and experience paid off in 2022 as growers faced triple-digit heat over five days in September quickly followed by rain that brought the harvest to a sudden halt. The rains provided a much-needed break. Following the rain, grapes left to hang through October enjoyed mild weather days that allowed for perfect ripeness.

2022 Dolum Diamond Mountain District Cask #14 Hits with ripe plums and crushed blackberries, with some savory, smokey meatiness. The palate gives a cascading wave of inky, powerful mocha and tobacco with notes of fig and a lingering minerality on the finish.