Schrader Cellars
CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Fourth of the blind red wines. Theme was Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux Blend from Oakville, Stags Leap District or generic Napa Valley with professional reviews of 95+.
Dark and deep ruby red. Dark nose with some feminine characteristics, blackberries, truffles and sweet spices. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a full body. Great acidity and well rounded palate with layers of dark chocolate, black cherries, pencil shavings and cassis. Long and lingering finish. A real treat and would love to see this in a few years. Drink till 2038. (95+)
Fourth of the blind red wines. Theme was Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux Blend from Oakville, Stags Leap District or generic Napa Valley with professional reviews of 95+.
Dark and deep ruby red. Dark nose with some feminine characteristics, blackberries, truffles and sweet spices. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a full body. Great acidity and well rounded palate with layers of dark chocolate, black cherries, pencil shavings and cassis. Long and lingering finish. A real treat and would love to see this in a few years. Drink till 2038. (95+)
Schrader vs Sine Qua Non battle Royale tonight!
1.5 hour decant (lots of fine/chunky sediment). An impressive inky ruby red color. On the nose: semi muted nose of black fruit, floral, slight mint, touch of meat, and vanilla Blueberry at the end. Taste: NICE! A smooth, layered, rich medium plus body wine with ripe cherry, spice, plum, minerals, crushed rocks, and a long cinnamon chocolate finish. YUM! Let's see how the SQN does..
Schrader vs Sine Qua Non battle Royale tonight!
1.5 hour decant (lots of fine/chunky sediment). An impressive inky ruby red color. On the nose: semi muted nose of black fruit, floral, slight mint, touch of meat, and vanilla Blueberry at the end. Taste: NICE! A smooth, layered, rich medium plus body wine with ripe cherry, spice, plum, minerals, crushed rocks, and a long cinnamon chocolate finish. YUM! Let's see how the SQN does..
At 14.4 m% alcohol this wine is nicely balanced with incredible fruit, structure and length. Has a long life ahead for sure. Very well done
At 14.4 m% alcohol this wine is nicely balanced with incredible fruit, structure and length. Has a long life ahead for sure. Very well done
Apr 25th, 2020I thought this wine was spectacular. No decant and it was a little cold, but it was amazing. Love that you can see @Daniel Taub in the reflection.
I thought this wine was spectacular. No decant and it was a little cold, but it was amazing. Love that you can see @Daniel Taub in the reflection.
Apr 12th, 2020
