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2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

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  • jrobs7777 wrote:

    May 21, 2016 - Oh mama. This is so dark and dense right now. I love To Kalon's fine dustry cocoa tannins but right now, the fruit is so intense and powerful that the tannins are completely overshadowed. This will need a lot of time to resolve. Its smooth and powerful. Dark fruit, espresso and good acidity. Well balanced. Hold hold hold.

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  • vintage1949 commented:

    5/26/16, 5:51 PM - How long do you think we need to wait. Until it is 10 years old. It seems lately that some premium wines need more time than in the past. Is that just me thinking this way?? Dave

  • jrobs7777 commented:

    5/27/16, 9:01 AM - I've never good with "projecting." If you have multiple (3-4+)bottles, I'd try one in 2022ish to check in. If you only have 1-2 bottles , I would definitely wait until 2025ish just to be safer. It'll likely still be young but with some more structure.

  • vintage1949 commented:

    5/27/16, 12:46 PM - Thanks for the advice. Dave

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