Over the course of a remarkable nineteen-year collaboration
with vintner Fred Schrader, Thomas Rivers Brown has led Schrader Cellars to an
unprecedented record of twenty-seven 100-point scores from some of the world's
most respected wine critics! These single-vineyard stunners, that very few can
get their hands on ~ can go for as much as $500/bottle. For nearly two decades,
Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most
prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley -- notably first-growth Beckstoffer To
Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. With winemaker Thomas Brown, they have created a
legacy made up of wines known for their vibrant flavor, joyful texture and
opulent richness. The Schrader program focuses on highlighting the character
and profile of three distinct clonal varieties with minimal intervention that
allows the true nature of each to shine.
"Another heavenly wine in the lineup is the 2018 Cabernet
Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS, which comes from Clone 337 and a
handful of different blocks in the vineyard. This deep purple-hued beauty has
an incredibly seamless, elegant, yet full-bodied style as well as killer notes
of crème de cassis, blueberries, wildflowers, violets, white chocolate, and new
saddle leather. Flirting with perfection, the tannin quality, purity of fruit,
balance, and overall harmony here is just about off the charts. It makes you
want to drink the whole bottle, but it should age effortlessly for 25+ years." ~Jeb Dunnuck, 99 Points
