Diamond Mountain, situated at the warmer northern tip of the Napa Valley, is Cabernet Sauvignon country. This expression of the Diamond Mountain Cab terroir from Wallis Family shows earthy minerality, good balance, and the sort of firm structure necessary for…

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is more backward than the Little Sister, with more tannic structure as well as abundant cremede cassis, blackberry, unsmoked cigar tobacco and forest floor characteristics. This impressive, structured, full-bodied wine will benefit from several years of…

Sweet spices, flowers, raspberries, mint and red berries meld together in the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from Wallis. A beautifully balanced, harmonious wine, the 2012 stands out for its mid-palate pliancy and fabulous depth. Today the 2012 is incredibly primary…

Deep, powerful and explosive, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon from Wallis Family Estate saturates the palate with huge fruit and equally imposing mountain tannins. Cedar, tobacco and a host of savory notes develop in the glass, but it is the wine’s…

A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon given two years in French oak, this sanguine, expertly structured and elegant wine offers plenty of bright cassis and blackberry flavor on the palate, seducing with complex layers of dried herb and black tea. Enjoyable now,…

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon pushes ripeness to the extreme. Jammy black fruit, graphite, chocolate, flowers and copious new French oak nearly cover the Diamond Mountain tannins. If the 2013 settles down and acquires a little more nuance it may very…

Awarded 90 points.

Leathery tobacco and an earthy hint of gravel open this full-bodied wine, which follows with a sizable concentration of wild blueberry fruit. Accents of vanilla and coconut highlight the integrated oak, which persists on the long finish.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a compelling interplay of richness and energy. Bright floral and spice notes add energy to a core of crème de cassis, raspberry jam, chocolate, new leather, spice and lavender. Give this potent Cabernet a year…

Wallis Family’s 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) is intensely aromatic, delivering a rush of fruit and earth notes with a hint of purple flowers that will surely impress. It boasts black cherry, blackberry, plum, cigar box, and subtle savory flavors on…

A chocolatey nose with mulberries, plums, vanilla and spice box. Full body with chewy tannins. Rich with plenty of chocolate and black fruit. Creamy texture and a firm finish. Drink from 2024.

This is a 100% varietal wine made by sought-after winemaking consultant Thomas Rivers Brown. It delivers a powerful package of plum and dark chocolate. Earthy tobacco and sage meld with grippy, youthful tannins to showcase a well-structured offering. Enjoy 2024–2029.