2012 Schrader - Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Wine Advocate | Rating: 95
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard T6, which is from Clone 6 in a different block of Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, is aged in 86% new Darnajou and 14% new Taransaud. This wine is not terribly different, but Clone 6 is believed to be old Bordeaux clones brought over to Napa Valley and propagated. The wine has terrific fruit intensity, blackcurrants, blackberry, licorice, creosote and espresso roast. Deep, full-bodied, powerful and rich, this, again, shows the vintage's voluptuous texture, full-bodied power and richness.Author: Robert ParkerVinous | Rating: 96
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is gorgeous. Often one of the more open-knit, silky wines in the range, the CCS plays in an upper register of sweet perfumed aromatics, bright red fruit and super-finessed tannins. A long, polished finish rounds things out in style. Even though the CCS is one of the more delicate wines in the Schrader lineup, the new oak is totally integrated. In the end, great wine are all about balance, and the 2012 CCS has that in spades. This is a magnificent showing.Author: Antonio GalloniWine Spectator | Rating: 94
While big and chewy, this offers an intriguing mix of dark berry, plum and black cherry, shaded by black licorice, cedar and berry jam on the finish. The flavors push through gracefully on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2029. 520 cases made.Author: James Laube
Self | Rating: 95
Big fruit, big flavors, and big tannins (and, for that matter, a big bottle too). The parts are all there, but need a bit more time to knit together. I gave it a good decant, which probably helped. So far it is a good to very good wine but I missed the plush mouthfeel and general elegance I had experienced with this wine in the past.Author: Jeffrey M989Self | Rating: 100
Double decanted 6 hours. Great intensity, extreme slightly sweet fruit concentration, luscious but firm tannin/grip. Wow. Finish lasts all night.Author: JohnnymdAnonymous | Rating: 100
RP 100 PointsAuthor: Keskinyan Julian
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 491 bottles owned
- 208 collectors
- Average collector rating: 98
(Out of 208 collectors)