Schrader Cellars
RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
So. Good. The purity and depth of fruit here forces you to pause and demands attention. Dark berry. Dark cherry. There’s a nice floral note mixed in with a graphite/mineral vein. Soft tannins. All so well balanced and proportioned
So. Good. The purity and depth of fruit here forces you to pause and demands attention. Dark berry. Dark cherry. There’s a nice floral note mixed in with a graphite/mineral vein. Soft tannins. All so well balanced and proportioned
Dec 15th, 2019
Iron fist in a velvet glove. Wonderful expression. Presents as a cool-climate cab, which then creeps up on you. Plush tannins, lovely oak and brown sugar notes. Finishes with a wonderful sense of urgency.
Another @David L gift. Thank you, sir!
At Kesté pizzeria, NYC.
Iron fist in a velvet glove. Wonderful expression. Presents as a cool-climate cab, which then creeps up on you. Plush tannins, lovely oak and brown sugar notes. Finishes with a wonderful sense of urgency.
Another @David L gift. Thank you, sir!
At Kesté pizzeria, NYC.
So insanely concentrated on the nose. Rich, high-toned, herbal fruit aromatics. So thick on the palate, heavier than most any wine I've ever tried, but somehow still balanced with tannins and acidity. A very unique style of Cali cab
So insanely concentrated on the nose. Rich, high-toned, herbal fruit aromatics. So thick on the palate, heavier than most any wine I've ever tried, but somehow still balanced with tannins and acidity. A very unique style of Cali cab
3 people found it helpfulAug 19th, 2014
One the finest Napa Cabs I've tasted lately. Dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco. Smooth and chocolatey tannins.
One the finest Napa Cabs I've tasted lately. Dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco. Smooth and chocolatey tannins.
Sep 6th, 2015
My buddy kirk @Kirk Alexander brought this beauty to the party last night. He and I went back and forth all night in regards to the WOTN. It was either the Guest Cottage or this To Kalon Schrader. I gave it to Guest Cottage when the dust settled but this was on par if not a solo equal to. Huge deep dark fruit., great mid and back palate. My buddy Kirk always said that the test of a truly remarkable wine is when nothing stands out since it's in such harmony. That's how I felt about the Guest Cottage. This was as good as the Guest Cottage but I found myself thinking that everything hyped up on it: a little extra this, little extra that, etc., etc. I gave the edge to Guest Cottage for its balanced harmony.
Thank you Dov & Rachel for opening your home to all of us last night!! All of these wines were enjoyed with insanely good barbecue which he had flown in from Texas!!!!! Amazing time with amazing friends!!! What else could we have asked for!
My buddy kirk @Kirk Alexander brought this beauty to the party last night. He and I went back and forth all night in regards to the WOTN. It was either the Guest Cottage or this To Kalon Schrader. I gave it to Guest Cottage when the dust settled but this was on par if not a solo equal to. Huge deep dark fruit., great mid and back palate. My buddy Kirk always said that the test of a truly remarkable wine is when nothing stands out since it's in such harmony. That's how I felt about the Guest Cottage. This was as good as the Guest Cottage but I found myself thinking that everything hyped up on it: a little extra this, little extra that, etc., etc. I gave the edge to Guest Cottage for its balanced harmony.
Thank you Dov & Rachel for opening your home to all of us last night!! All of these wines were enjoyed with insanely good barbecue which he had flown in from Texas!!!!! Amazing time with amazing friends!!! What else could we have asked for!
Was lucky enough to get this in a recent auction. Aging beautifully. Velvet on the tongue.
Was lucky enough to get this in a recent auction. Aging beautifully. Velvet on the tongue.
Jul 1st, 2020
Weekend Wines
Wine of the night!
Fabulous drinking!
🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Weekend Wines
Wine of the night!
Fabulous drinking!
🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Celebrated 10 years with an ‘10... classic schrader ... still has many years ahead of it
Celebrated 10 years with an ‘10... classic schrader ... still has many years ahead of it
Mar 15th, 2018
Deep color. Intense nose of cherries with withe pepper notes. Full body, with vanilla and spice. Long finish. It was interesting to drink side by side with the 2010 Hundred Acre, as it was more elegant and less "in your face" than the latter. It also captured the essence of the To Kalon fruit and terroir. Great wine with a long life ahead.
Deep color. Intense nose of cherries with withe pepper notes. Full body, with vanilla and spice. Long finish. It was interesting to drink side by side with the 2010 Hundred Acre, as it was more elegant and less "in your face" than the latter. It also captured the essence of the To Kalon fruit and terroir. Great wine with a long life ahead.
Mar 11th, 2016