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2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Old Sparky" Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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TGOT Likes this wine: 95 points
July 23, 2023 - A very different wine than I expected. Reminded me less of a classic Napa Valley CS like most Schrader and more like an SQN (dark, inky, etc). Expected to like this much more than I did considering how much I like Schrader generally. Still, an excellent wine.
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D.Callahan Likes this wine: 100 points
March 23, 2023 - Absolutely superb Cabernet. Served at my Daughter's wedding. I decanted for approx. 3 1/2 hours. Rich dark fruit dominated nose. Super layered palate with a long finish. I can't imagine a better wine. Plenty mature but still years ahead.
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MariusA Likes this wine: 98 points
October 27, 2022 - An unforgettable, very special wine. Enjoyed with friends at SW Steakhouse in Las Vegas. Decanted almost three hours and needed every minute of it.
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Santaliz Likes this wine: 100 points
September 4, 2022 - Best of the evening up against Hundred Acre & Napa Premier Cabs.
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pakabear Likes this wine: 95 points
December 27, 2021 - Classic ripe new world style, massive black and blue fruits, spice box, vanilla, great balance and texture. I’ll be honest, it’s lacking a bit in complexity and I was expecting more given the scores. It’s very very good however, so don’t get me wrong… I just expected more.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Schrader Cellars
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation "Old Sparky"
- Vineyard Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oakville
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 25 (3%)
- In Cellars 619 (62%)
- Consumed 352 (35%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
94% Like It 18 votes
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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