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The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Schrader (14.7% alcohol) is a wine of great intensity, but surprisingly the most closed of these five offerings in 2005. It needs another 3-4 years of cellaring at the minimum. Blackcurrants, licorice, incense and some toast make up the restrained, but intensely aromatic personality of this wine. It is full-bodied, super-pure, and as far as structure, is probably the most austere of all the 2005s.
Technical Details
- WinemakerThomas Rivers Brown
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia
- Sub-RegionNorth Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- VineyardBeckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
- Farming MethodSustainable Practices
- OakDarnajou French oak barrels
- Aging/Cooperage20 Months
- Alcohol14.4%
Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Napa Valley 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon | US
WA96+, WS95
Sustainable Practices
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The 2005 vintage is a masterpiece, delivering profound aromatics of blackberries, graphite, and exotic spices. The palate is powerful yet refined, with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and a touch of licorice. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity frame the wine, ensuring remarkable aging potential.
About the Producer
For more than a decade Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley, notably the first-growth Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. With winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, Schrader has created wines known for their vibrant flavor and opulent richness. Ultimately, the wines speak for themselves. Schrader Cellars has garnered the highest critical acclaim in the history of American Cabernet Sauvignon production.
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