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Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon T6 2018  - First Bottle

Reviews

97 James Suckling -
Aromas of dark berries, cherry pie, conifer, stone and blueberries follow through to a full body with a dense palate of layers of ripe fruit and creamy tannins. It's very long and complex at the end with a hot-stone and mineral attribute to the ripe fruit.
97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
Schrader’s T6 comes from Beckstoffer’s To Kalon vineyard in Oakville, produced from clone 6 grown on the D2 block. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard opens with classic cassis, cedar and pencil lead scents, plus nuances of red roses, charcoal and garrigue. Full-bodied, it has a firm and grainy texture with lovely freshness supporting the tons of juicy black fruits, finishing long and earthy. 517 cases were made.
97 Jeb Dunnuck -
Rocking levels of blueberries, creme de cassis, exotic spices, tobacco, cigar wrapper, and candied violets emerge from the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard T6, which is full-bodied, has a ripe, concentrated mouthfeel, and lots of building tannins. There's no shortage of structure here, yet the tannins are sweet and polished, it has nicely integrated acidity and just beautiful overall balance, although it remains relatively tight and doesn't have the same opulent, expansive mouthfeel found in the CCS, RBS, and Schrader releases. Regardless, it's an incredibly impressive bottle of wine. Give bottles 4-5 years, and it's going to cruise for 20 years or more.

Technical Details

  • BlendCabernet Sauvignon
  • WinemakerThomas Brown
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia North Coast
  • AppellationNapa Valley
  • VineyardBecstoffer To Kalon Vineyards
  • Aging/Cooperage20 months in rare Darnajou French oak barrels

Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon T6 2018

Cabernet Blends  |  US
JS97, WA97, JD97

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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.