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Food and Wine Magazine, June 2005
Food and Wine Magazine, June 2005. Laurie Daniels writes about "The Best of Napa" with a focus on the best known of the AVAs. About Diamond Mountain she says "Diamond Mountain District is best known for its big structured Cabernets.... Dyer Vineyard turns out a full-bodied Cabernet with a hint of Chocolate". For more on the AVAs of Napa Valley, including Diamond Mountain, go to Best of Napa, Food and Wine Magazine.
Jun 1, 2005 at 1:10 PM
PermalinkA first ever public tasting of wines from the Diamond Mountain District!
First ever public tasting of wines from the Diamond Mountain District! was held at the Butterfly Restaurant on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. 10 producers, including DYER poured wines for 300 trade and 500 consumers. It was a great sucess that it may well become an annual event.
May 17, 2005 at 1:17 PMDoug Wilder's The Wilder Side of California, March 11, 2005
Doug Wilder's The Wilder Side of California, March 11, 2005 In this issue Doug publishes his top 20 picks of 2004. Included is 2001 Dyer Vineyard (95pts). He writes "With 2001, Bill and Dawnine Dyer have produced one of the best ever from their tiny 2.2 acre vineyard. A dark garnet color leads to a firmly packed nose of black olives, figs, cocoa and plum. On the palate the flavors show great intensity with complex shadings of black cherry, currant and spice. Their upcoming offering from Meteor Vineyard was one of my favorite at Premiere Napa Valley 2005."
Mar 12, 2005 at 1:20 PMMatt Kramer's New California Wine
Matt Kramer’s New California Wine, a 2004 revision of his 1992 classic Making Sense of California Wine has just been published. We like his revisionism! Here’s what he says about us: "Dyer Vineyard—This is the tiny, personal vineyard (and home) of two former winemakers, Dawnine Dyer (former head winemaker of Domaine Chandon) and Bill Dyer (formerly head winemaker of Sterling Vineyards). They own a scant four acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot on Diamond Mountain. Located in what might be called Diamond Mountain’s "golden enclave" where Diamond Creek, Von Strasser, Reverie, and Dyer are virtually cheek to cheek. Dyer delivers the real goods. Simply put, these are great Cabernets. They brim with the characteristic coca and blueberry scent of Diamond Mountain Cabernet/Merlot. Ditto for the soft, ripe tannins. Quantity is obviously minute; quality superb. If you can find it, get it".
Oct 1, 2004 at 1:23 PMWine Spectator Weekly, Online Only, Sept 16, 2004
Wine Spectator Weekly, Online Only, Sept 16, 2004. The issue is devoted to a celebrity red-wine face off featuring the best of Tuscany and California Cabernet. Jim Laube writes about California. About the 12 Cabernets selected to be reviewed the article says "They include both the usual suspects and some rising stars. Though 2001 was an outstanding vintage, it was a tricky one, and not all the big names produced terrific wines. Laube steers you to the winners." Here's what he says about 2001 Dyer. "A rich, earthy style, with loads of concentrated currant, anise, mineral and red cherry scents. Focused and persistent, it is well built, with firm, chewy tannins and a long finish that features ripe, juicy flavors. Best from 2006-2012. 90pts."
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