Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon LPV Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard 2013

From the prestigious Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in St. Helena comes this exceptional single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases Schrader Cellars' expertise beyond their famous To Kalon holdings. The LPV (Las Piedras Vineyard) designation represents Schrader's commitment to highlighting the unique character of Napa Valley's finest vineyard sites, with Las Piedras being one of the most respected and historic vineyards in the St. Helena appellation.

The 2013 vintage produced wines of remarkable elegance and structure, with ideal growing conditions allowing for perfect ripeness while maintaining the natural acidity essential for long term aging. This wine demonstrates Schrader's philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking that allows the true character of each vineyard site to shine.

The wine displays distinctive aromatics that reflect the unique terroir of Las Piedras, with notes of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum complemented by cedar, tobacco, graphite, and subtle floral elements. The Las Piedras vineyard contributes its own distinctive character to the wine, showing different nuances compared to the To Kalon expressions while maintaining the same level of quality and complexity.

The palate reveals excellent concentration and structure, with refined tannins providing backbone while allowing the fruit to express itself beautifully. The vineyard's specific soil composition and microclimate create a wine with distinctive mineral undertones and elegant balance that sets it apart from other Schrader bottlings. The finish is long and sophisticated, demonstrating the wine's exceptional quality and the unique character that makes each of Schrader's vineyard-specific wines a distinctive expression of place.

Vineyard: Beckstoffer Las Piedras, St. Helena

Vintage: 2013

Style: Single-vineyard designation

Winemaking: Minimal intervention approach