Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon T6 Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard 2016

From the legendary Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard comes this exceptional single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Schrader Cellars, one of Napa Valley's most celebrated cult wine producers. The T6 designation represents a specific clone and block selection from this historic vineyard, first planted in 1868 by viticultural pioneer Hamilton Crabb and long regarded as the source of Napa Valley's finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The 2016 vintage stands as one of the finest in recent Napa Valley history, producing wines of extraordinary concentration, structure, and aging potential. Under the guidance of master winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, this wine showcases the meticulous attention to detail that has earned Schrader thirty-five 100-point scores.

The wine displays remarkable intensity and complexity, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis complemented by notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and violet florals. The T6 clone contributes distinctive characteristics to the wine's profile, showing the subtle differences that make Schrader's vineyard-specific approach so compelling. The palate reveals extraordinary depth and concentration, with velvety tannins providing structure while maintaining the elegance that characterizes the finest To Kalon fruit. The alluvial fan soils and marine sediment deposits contribute mineral complexity, while the vineyard's optimal exposure ensures perfect ripeness. Flavors of dark fruit are enhanced by hints of chocolate, espresso, and baking spices, creating a wine of exceptional power and finesse that will continue to evolve for decades.

Vineyard: Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville

Clone: T6 specific selection

Winemaker: Thomas Rivers Brown

Alcohol: 15% ABV

Source: schradercellars.com