2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill Vineyard
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While the vineyards at Wappo Hill itself are under development, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Yountville and Stags Leap fruit. There's a hint of mint—a slightly herbal streak—that accents ripe cherries and cassis on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, silky and ripe but still shows some lively tension on the long, lingering finish.
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
James Suckling
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A new vineyard source for Schrader, from a famous site in Stags Leap planted to Clone 685, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill features a lovely mix of red and black fruit. Full-bodied, silky, rich and intense, it combines the silk and harmony typical of the region with the intensity that Schrader and consultant Thomas Rivers Brown are known for, finishing elegant and long.
This is a fantastic new wine, with crushed berries, stones, and oyster shell with moss and pine needles. Full and linear, with agile acidity that gives the wine energy. It’s salty and lively. So focused and mouthwatering. So attractive now, but will age beautifully.
A new wine from this team, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill comes from a famous site in the Stags Leap District and is all Cabernet Sauvignon. At a high level, Stags Leap is a slightly cooler region, and the wines shine for their complexity, and that's certainly the case here. Lots of cassis, violets, graphite, dried flowers, and spicy oak define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, has good acidity, some chalky tannins, and notable freshness and purity. The acidity is higher here, but this still brings plenty of classic Schrader opulence and texture.
About the producer
Schrader Cellars is one of Napa’s cult names. It focuses on pairing specific clones with the perfect site to produce the ultimate expression of Napa Cabernet. The results regularly receive the very highest scores from critics, with 19 100-point scores from the Wine Advocate to date.