
2016 Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
The Schrader name is synonymous with outstanding, high-scoring Napa Valley Cabernet that is very limited and very expensive. Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown has made so many 100 pt and near perfect wines, we've lost count. A near perfect, 98pt vintage, WA A benchmark Napa Cabernet that is the envy of every collector Winemaker notes: With great concentration and beautiful balance, the Schrader RBS shows wonderful energy and freshness on the palate. Inviting aromas of crushed blackberry and plum compote are complemented by a touch of spring flowers. Flavors of graphite and blue and black fruits dance along the palate with the integration of wood, tannin, and acidity being seamless. Ever approachable in its youth the Schrader RBS is a perennial favorite. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in Darnajou French oak barrels About the Winery There is not much to be said about Schrader that hasn't already made headlines. Fred Schrader, an art and antiquity trader, attended the Napa Valley wine auction