Schrader Cellars

Old Sparky Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.729 ratings
9.67 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Duane Mason

A 2004 drinking well after 15 years. A diminished fruit yields to a sophisticated Cabernet with coffee, rich Carmel and a beautiful round mouth feel. An outstanding wine that is very enjoyable to savor and drink

A 2004 drinking well after 15 years. A diminished fruit yields to a sophisticated Cabernet with coffee, rich Carmel and a beautiful round mouth feel. An outstanding wine that is very enjoyable to savor and drink

Feb 1st, 2019
Miguel Ostrowski

Showing great composure, plenty of true varietal character not masked by a ton of Oak.

Showing great composure, plenty of true varietal character not masked by a ton of Oak.

May 3rd, 2017
Steven Teaver

Not my style of juice, but unbelievably well made. Big and unctuous.

Not my style of juice, but unbelievably well made. Big and unctuous.

Dec 19th, 2016
Rob Brobst III

@Paul T I loved this one and wow what a dinner we had! And I feel it's terrible to write too much about wines that many people, if not most people, won't find or shell out $1,000+ for. Keeping it fun and simple 👍🏽

@Paul T I loved this one and wow what a dinner we had! And I feel it's terrible to write too much about wines that many people, if not most people, won't find or shell out $1,000+ for. Keeping it fun and simple 👍🏽

Dec 18th, 2016
Alex MacDonald

2011 vintage

2011 vintage

Nov 18th, 2014
Ed Hodson

Sommelier Starling Diner, Editor Champagnifique.com

These notes for the 2010 vintage from magnum, tasted 8/2015: Blueberry, rhubarb cobbler, cassis, dried fig, blackberry, coffee and cocoa on nose and palate. Extreme staining of the years, super-extracted. Tannin still feels a little grippy but this wine's still very young. Long finish, balanced, delicious now and will really start to come into its own in 3-5 years and beyond.

These notes for the 2010 vintage from magnum, tasted 8/2015: Blueberry, rhubarb cobbler, cassis, dried fig, blackberry, coffee and cocoa on nose and palate. Extreme staining of the years, super-extracted. Tannin still feels a little grippy but this wine's still very young. Long finish, balanced, delicious now and will really start to come into its own in 3-5 years and beyond.

Aug 31st, 2015
Bodil Martin

Shared this magnum with good friends, it was delish.. Big hit 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

Shared this magnum with good friends, it was delish.. Big hit 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

May 20th, 2017
Raj Ahluwalia

Drinking an Old Sparky never gets old..Spectacular!! @ Hiroshi Los Altos

Drinking an Old Sparky never gets old..Spectacular!! @ Hiroshi Los Altos

Jan 14th, 2017
Paul T HB

Nice to actually be home when Fed Ex arrives,time to go get some chicken nuggets!

Nice to actually be home when Fed Ex arrives,time to go get some chicken nuggets!

May 25th, 2016
Simon Haidamous

One of the best wines I've ever had. 2003. Magnum. Fruit forward and was better than every other bottle that night.

One of the best wines I've ever had. 2003. Magnum. Fruit forward and was better than every other bottle that night.

Oct 25th, 2015