May 5, 2026 | Praise/Press
Renowned winemaker and grower Bill Dyer passed away at home on April 18, 2026. A naturalist and adventurer, a lifelong student and storyteller, a community activist, friend and beloved husband, he will be missed by all who knew him. Born in Berkeley, California on...
Jun 8, 2021 | Gallery, In the Vineyard
Growing and making wine encourages one to take the long view as each wine released represents years of planning and work. After a droughty winter and in full on COVID mode, we went into a hot summer growing season already on edge. COVID, DROUGHT, and then FIRE On...
Jun 5, 2019 | In the Vineyard
We can say “so far so good” regarding the 2019 vintage. We have plenty of moisture in the ground thanks to late season rains. A big storm during the last week brought Diamond Mountain Creek to overflowing its banks briefly one evening, without causing any damage. Here...
May 24, 2019 | In the Vineyard
When we planted Dyer Vineyard over 25 years ago we were already familiar with the characters and qualities of Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon within the broader realm of Napa Valley Cabernets. Diamond Mountain Cabs are known for their intensity, concentration, and...
May 10, 2019 | In the Vineyard
Eric Asimov wrote recently in the New York Times about how vineyards and wineries, including Diamond Mountain wineries, can embrace practices that lower their carbon footprint. We decided it would be interesting to take his challenge and put our...
