Producer | Schrader |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | CAL-RD835 |
Size | 750ml |
The 2019 Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, polished, and crowd-pleasing Napa Cabernet that delivers remarkable value without sacrificing depth or pedigree. Sourced mainly from Oakville, the wine is composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 14–16 months in French oak barrels (mostly new). The 2019 vintage was marked by a long, even growing season, allowing for full phenolic ripeness and concentration without excess weight. Aromatically, the wine bursts with black cherry, cassis, mocha, violet, graphite, and sweet spice. The palate is full-bodied and plush, with velvety tannins, ripe dark fruit, and a subtle undercurrent of oak and cocoa. Balanced by fresh acidity and a silky texture, it finishes long and smooth, making it both cellar-worthy and immediately enjoyable. Best enjoyed now through 2030, this is a quintessential modern Napa Cabernet—ideal with grilled steaks, short ribs, or just as easily enjoyed on its own as a luxurious glass at the end of the da
Schrader Cellars is one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon producers, founded by Fred Schrader in the late 1990s and quickly propelled to cult status through collaborations with renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Known for its ultra-premium, single-vineyard Cabernets—particularly from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville—Schrader has consistently earned critical acclaim for its powerful yet impeccably balanced wines. In 2001, the winery introduced Double Diamond, a separate label offering a more accessible expression of Napa Valley Cabernet while preserving the house’s stylistic hallmarks: purity of fruit, depth, and luxurious texture. After a brief hiatus, Double Diamond was re-launched in 2018 with renewed focus and fruit sourced primarily from Oakville, including To Kalon, crafted with the same meticulous attention as Schrader’s flagship bottlings.
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