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For more than two decades, fruit from the Maniar family's carefully tended vineyards has been in great demand among California's most prestigious wineries. Now, the very finest lots of fruit are held in reserve for the family's own Diamond Oaks brand.
Diamond Oaks wines are handcrafted to express their full potential. The finest select fruit is harvested, vinified, and aged in separate lots, according to specific clonal selections and designated blocks of vines within each vineyard. This special, individual lot winemaking strategy affords our winemaker a full palate of flavors from which to compose the fine wines of Diamond Oaks.
Diamond Oaks' collection offers wines styled for every palate:
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2005 Diamond Oaks Carneros Chardonnay
Silver Medal Winner, 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner, 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
With only a small portion of French Oak aging, the wine is fruit-forward with clean crisp green apple flavors accented by hints of honeydew, pineapple and pear. An essence of vanilla bean enhances the smooth subtle finish. Pair this wine with creamy pasta dishes such as fettuccini Alfredo or Primavera. This wine will also work well with take-out chicken chow mein or simply enjoyed with a big bowl of buttered popcorn.
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2005 Diamond Oaks Mina Ranch Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Refreshing hints of tropical fruit aromas combined with flavors of hazelnut and buttery oak, 100% barrel fermented and 100% malolactic fermentation. Perfect with seafood, pork and poultry while standing up to hefty cheeses without compromise.
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| 2004 Diamond Oaks Reserve Chardonnay, Hira Ranch, Carneros
Particular vines are chosen by the winemaker to create this full-bodied, luxurious wine. Butterscotch aromas and crisp tropical fruit flavors are beautifully balanced with notes of apple leading to a lingering finish with hints of butter and oak. 100% barrel fermented, 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 11 months in French Oak.
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2004 Diamond Oaks Pinot Noir, Carneros
The cold Carneros climate has long been known for producing Pinot Noir of extraordinary quality. This wine begins with enticing aromas of cherry and spice leading to flavors of raspberries and strawberries with cream accentuated by the slightest hint of cedar. This is a satisfying and well balanced wine.
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2003 Diamond Oaks Merlot, Carneros
This Merlot exhibits flavors of succulent black cherries coated in delicate milk chocolate followed by hints of black licorice and blueberry essence. Cedar and mineral notes complement the soft tannins. This wine pairs well with cheeses such as jack, gruyere and aged parmesan and can be enjoyed over the next five years with roasted pork, barbeque or a variety of game meats.
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2002 Hira Ranch Merlot
Complex and beautifully balanced with aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry and lush black cherry. Weighty on the palate, the wines supple tannins and toasty oak complexities contribute to a long flavorful finish.
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2002 RESERVE Merlot
Complex and beautifully balanced with aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry and lush black cherry. Weighty on the palate, the wines supple tannins and toasty oak complexities contribute to a long flavorful finish.
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2004 Diamond Oaks Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold Medal Winner, 2007 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner, 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner, 2007 San Diego Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
This Cabernet Sauvignon boasts flavors of luscious strawberries sprinkled with a touch of cocoa complemented by the essence of almond and vanilla bean. Subtle hints of raspberry give way to a smooth lingering finish. This wine is drinking great now, but can be cellared for the next seven years.
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