Joe DAscoli

9.5

Took a little bit of airtime to open up but delicious once it did

This vintage has been solid across the schrader portfolio. — 3 days ago

KA

9.2

Baldi Steak — 3 months ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.9

First time having this Schrader, 💯 from Jeb review, too early for me to give a perfect score but still a fantastic wine only made in Mags.

A barrel selection released only in magnum, similar to the Old Sparky release, yet only from the Las Piedras Vineyard, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Colesworthy Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is another perfect wine from this team, and it’s one of those wine where I wish I could pour ever reader a taste. Offering up thrillingly pure notes of crème de cassis, perfectly ripe blueberries, chocolate, and a crazy, liquid rock-like minerality, it hits the palate with a full-bodied, powerful style that carries tons of richness and depth, yet still just glides over the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It’s certainly one of the greatest Napa Cabernet Sauvignons I’ve ever tasted. As with the base Las Piedras Vineyard, do your best to hold off for a few years.
— 7 months ago

Javier Alonso

9.0

Fruta negra, buena acidez, fresco, especiado y toques madera pero bien integrada, post-gusto largo
13,5 grados — 2 years ago

Alwyn Smith

9.5

This is a classic and great Napa cab. Well balanced. Enough wood and enough fruit. Enough tannin. Thanks for sharing it with us Pete. — 3 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: toronja, grosella, piedras, algo de nuez moscada

Boca: Acidez M+, Alcohol M — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.8

A wonderful wine that we enjoyed with our Christmas dinner that included some beef tenderloin. Not sure how they do it but Carter keeps cranking out wonderful cabs. — 4 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Cedar, oak, leather, and anise with a little pepper. Dark and earthy. — a month ago

Brian S

9.4

Solid bottling. Will have this wine for sale next month let me know if you need for your cellars? — 2 months ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Huge wine but well balanced and really delicious — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Nose: pink roses.

Palate: elegant. Silky blackberries. Amazing. Such balance. — a year ago

leon egozi

9.2

This was very good but did not stand up to the other wines that eve — 3 years ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.0

Notes of currant, fig and blackberry. Some tobacco and I think mint. — 4 years ago

with Marilea and Arthur

Jason and Jennie

9.6

B is consistent year to year even in down vintages. Starting drinking their wines with the 2011 to kalon and that was a rockstar for the vintage. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

This is beautiful fruit with amazing soft earth. It is elegance refined.

Their vines per the owner Lawrence, sit adjacent to Screaming Eagle. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Fait-Main – Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2023
St. Helena – Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the iconic Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in St. Helena. Crafted by Benoît Touquette (Fait-Main), this 2023 vintage is a powerful yet precise expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, emphasizing vineyard character, concentration, and structural integrity. Las Piedras’ rocky soils and warm site deliver intensity, while Touquette’s restrained hand preserves balance and clarity.

Aromas & Flavors
Dense and focused aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry compote, and ripe plum lead the nose. The palate follows with layers of dark cherry, cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and subtle espresso. Secondary notes of cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice emerge with air, adding depth without overshadowing the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding, with firm, muscular tannins that give the wine its signature “bite.” The texture is polished but unapologetically powerful, carrying weight and concentration through a long, structured finish. This is a Cabernet built for longevity rather than immediacy.

Food Pairings
Grilled or dry-aged beef, lamb chops, braised short ribs, or mushroom-driven dishes. Also excellent with hearty, umami-rich preparations that can stand up to the wine’s structure.

Verdict
A serious, no-compromise Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated, structured, and expressive of both site and winemaker. This is not a casual pour, it’s a wine that demands attention and rewards patience.

Did You Know?
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is known for its rocky, iron-rich soils, which naturally limit vigor and contribute to the wine’s intense structure, minerality, and age-worthy tannins.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine has punch and precision. Dark, deep, and unapologetically bold, with a real bite that reminds you that you’re drinking something special. A standout Cabernet that shows why Las Piedras and Touquette are such a formidable combination. — 6 months ago

Paras Maniar

9.5

Treated by a great friend who opened this incredible bottle. A celebration of refined, jammy, bold goodness. — 2 years ago

with Minesh

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Nariz: limon, grosella, manzana verde, piedras, fosforo, hierbas

Boca: Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M — 3 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

8.9

Nariz: manzana, limon, piedras, algo de flores blancas

Boca: mineral en boca, Acidez M+, Alcohol M

— 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.5

Time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Tasty and spicy. Delicious and extracted. A very typical Cabernet for the region, but oh so yummy.

Dry and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, chocolates, tobacco, spices, graphite, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Very fruity on the palate and elegant. Well balanced with nice complexity.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime (3 hours).

I've heard many people trash the 2017 vintage in California. So far I've not seen that to be true, and this is a great example of that.

This 4 year old is still very young, and would age nicely in the next 10 to 20 years.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with grilled Lamb chops.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$190 (current vintage). — 5 years ago