The Vineyardist Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
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Description
The Vineyardist Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is a 750ml, 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain AVA in Napa Valley. This micro-production wine earned 96 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and only 125 cases were produced from the oldest vines on the estate — a bottling Parker noted as capable of lasting 25 to 35 years.
Quick Facts: Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Origin: Diamond Mountain AVA, Napa Valley | Vintage: 2014 | Producer: The Vineyardist | Production: 125 cases
Production & Heritage
The Vineyardist farms estate vineyards at elevations reaching 1,300 feet on Diamond Mountain, one of Napa Valley's most prized mountain appellations. Yields are kept remarkably low — close to one ton per acre — and the 2014 was drawn exclusively from the property's oldest vines. The wine spent approximately 22 months in 100% new French oak, primarily from the Taransaud cooperage with some Darnajou barrels in the blend, before being bottled as a small cuvée of just 125 cases.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: The nose opens with ripe blackberries, black cherries, and mountain berries before shifting into graphite, crushed stone, and violets. Deeper layers reveal suede, espresso, rose petals, and hints of fruitcake.
Taste: The palate is broad and powerful, delivering concentrated currant, black strawberry, and gooseberry flavors across the entry and mid-palate. Substantial yet velvety tannins provide the architecture, while smoky, earthy tones and pen ink add complexity at the peak. Pronounced minerality threads through each layer, a hallmark of the Diamond Mountain site.
Finish: Long and persistent, with graphite, spice box, and dark fruit lingering well after the last sip. The supple tannin structure carries the finish without astringency, suggesting significant further development in bottle.
How to Drink The Vineyardist 2014
A wine of this concentration and structure is best served neat in a large-bowled Bordeaux glass at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F. Decanting for at least an hour will open up the secondary aromatics and soften the tannin grip. Given the quality and scarcity, cocktail use is not recommended — this is a wine built for the table and the glass.
Best For
- Gifting a serious Napa Valley Cabernet collector
- Anchoring a special-occasion dinner with prime beef or braised lamb
- Adding a 96-point, low-production wine to a long-term cellar
- Celebrating a milestone vintage year — 2014 is widely regarded as exceptional in Napa
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Vineyardist 2014 taste like? It delivers concentrated black fruit — currant, blackberry, black cherry — layered with graphite, crushed stone, espresso, and spice box, all framed by velvety tannins and pronounced minerality from its Diamond Mountain origin.
How does The Vineyardist 2014 compare to Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon? Both are estate-grown Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons with mountain-driven minerality and structure. The Vineyardist distinguishes itself through extremely limited production of 125 cases and yields near one ton per acre, resulting in a notably concentrated, single-vineyard expression.
Is The Vineyardist 2014 good for cellaring? Robert Parker's Wine Advocate indicated this wine is capable of lasting 25 to 35 years, making it an excellent candidate for long-term aging given its tannic structure and concentration.
Where is The Vineyardist 2014 made? The Vineyardist farms estate vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA of Napa Valley, California, at elevations up to 1,300 feet on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains.
What foods pair well with The Vineyardist 2014? Grilled bone-in ribeye steak complements the wine's power and tannin. Braised short ribs match its earthy depth. Roasted lamb rack with herbs echoes its spice-box character. Aged hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda mirror the wine's complexity. Dark chocolate with sea salt aligns with its graphite and fruit intensity.
What sizes does The Vineyardist 2014 come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, consistent with the estate's limited 125-case production run for this vintage.
Is The Vineyardist 2014 worth the price? Positioned as an ultra-premium Napa Valley Cabernet, its combination of a 96-point Robert Parker score, just 125 cases made, and demonstrated aging potential of 25-plus years places it among the most exclusive Diamond Mountain wines, offering strong value within the collectible mountain Cabernet category.
Why The Vineyardist 2014?
The 96-point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate places this wine in rare company for the 2014 vintage. Production of only 125 cases, sourced from the oldest vines on the estate at yields near one ton per acre, means each bottle carries an unusual degree of concentration and site specificity. Twenty-two months in new French oak from top-tier cooperages like Taransaud adds refined structure without masking the volcanic minerality that defines Diamond Mountain fruit. For collectors and serious drinkers, this is a mountain Cabernet with verified critical acclaim and decades of life ahead.