Diamond Creek Estate – The art of terroir-driven Cabernet from Napa

A visionary estate founded in 1968

Diamond Creek is a pioneering estate in California’s Napa Valley, established in 1968 by Al Brounstein. From the outset, the goal was to reveal the distinct personalities of micro-terroirs through the region’s flagship grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. Located on the slopes of Diamond Mountain, the estate was among the first to bottle each vineyard plot separately.

Three flagship vineyards, three unique identities

The estate is built around three main vineyard parcels: Volcanic Hill (rich volcanic soils, producing deep, powerful wines), Gravelly Meadow (gravelly soils, yielding elegant, structured wines), and Red Rock Terrace (iron-rich soils, resulting in softer, silkier wines). Each wine is vinified and aged separately to highlight its specific terroir.

Patient, precise barrel aging

Diamond Creek wines are aged in French oak barrels with a measured, careful approach that emphasizes terroir expression over oak influence. Their structure allows for exceptional aging potential, with top vintages evolving beautifully over decades, gaining depth and nuance with time.

A style of power and finesse

The wines combine Napa Valley richness with uncommon freshness and texture. Expect notes of dark berries, graphite, cocoa, cedar, and tobacco leaf, all delivered with impressive density and long, elegant finishes. These are wines built for fine dining and long cellaring.

A discreet but iconic Napa Valley estate

Diamond Creek is widely respected as a cult estate in California. Producing limited quantities with unwavering dedication, it has remained true to its original philosophy. Its vineyard-driven approach, focus on terroir, and long-lived wines make it a must-know name for lovers of great Cabernet Sauvignon.