Ratings
JS 97 · JD 99 · WA 96-98
Identity
| Producer | Schrader Cellars |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep purple-red |
| Aroma | Dark berries, cassis, blueberries, violets, spice, cedar, mocha |
| Palate | Dense, creamy texture with layers of ripe fruit, exotic and savory spices, graphite, firm tannins, and balanced acidity |
| Finish | Long, polished, and intense finish with firm tannins |
| Food Pairing | Beef, venison, oily and fatty meat dishes, lamb, game |
| Aging Potential | 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.9 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels |
Terroir
| Rich alluvial soils with diverse mineral deposits and marine sediments |
Interesting facts
| Schrader Cellars has achieved 35 100-point scores; T6 is a single clone expression from Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard clone 6; very limited allocation |