2021 Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
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Tasting notes
A dense and winey style, with cassis, blackberry and plum preserve notes backed by good energy in the form of a touch of bramble, sparkles of licorice snap and a whiff of violet. Stays vivid and engaging from start to finish. This is rock solid. 275 cases made.
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
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Sourcing for the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard GIII continues to be from clone 337 in the vineyard's F block, with maturation in 100% new French oak. Ripe cherries are joined by herbal shadings and a mélange of dried spices on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is plush and creamy, with a tremendously long finish. Really seductive stuff, this is already approachable yet seems to have the balance and concentration to drink well for up to 20 years.
Reminding me of a great vintage of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard boasts a dense purple hue as well as a gorgeous array of ripe black fruits, olive, smoke tobacco, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings. As with all these latest Schrader releases, it's concentrated and impeccably balanced on the palate, with a layered opulence as well as velvety tannins. The purity of fruit here is off the charts. I wouldn't turn down a glass now, but this will benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar and cruise over the following two decades or more. It's an incredibly complete, balanced, seamless wine from winemaker Thomas Brown.
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.