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2013 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon LPV

Estate: Schrader Cellars
Region: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard


Tasting Note:November 22, 2017

Deep purplish ruby red. A little mute on the nose to start with some savory notes, layers of dark black fruits, cinnamon and some minerality. Balanced acidity with heavy tannins (7.5/10). Full bodied with tons of dark and red fruit with some sweet spices too. Long and lingering finish. Needs a long decant.


This is the third vintage of the LPV bottling from Schrader Cellars. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard. Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2033.

Rating:

95 points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Average price is around $253.00.


Tasting Note:May 6, 2017

Finishing off this coravinned bottle. Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Layered and dark nose with gunpowder, cassis, black cherries and dark cocoa. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Complex and layered palate with dark cocoa, blackberries, pencil shavings and a touch savory in the long finish.


This is the third vintage of the LPV bottling from Schrader Cellars. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard. Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2030.

Rating:

95 points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Retail price is $261.00.


Tasting Note:March 11, 2017

Deep ruby red. Tight nose to start with layers of dark black fruits, cinnamon, vanilla and dark gravel. Great structure and acidity with moderate tannins (7/10). Full bodied with tons of fruit, especially red berries. Solid amount of baking spices too, with tons of cinnamon. Long and lingering finish. Needs four hour plus decant.


This is the third vintage of the LPV bottling from Schrader Cellars. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard. Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2029.

Rating:

94+ points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Retail price is $261.00.