Schrader Cellars Wappo Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2019

Over the course of a remarkable decades-spanning collaboration with vintner Fred Schrader, Thomas Rivers Brown has led Schrader Cellars to an unprecedented record of 100-point scores from some of the world's most respected wine critics! These single-vineyard stunners, that very few can get their hands on, are some of the top collector bottles from the famous Beckstoffer vines. For decades, Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley. With winemaker Thomas Brown, they have created a legacy made up of wines known for their vibrant flavor, joyful texture and opulent richness. The Schrader program focuses on highlighting the character and profile of three distinct clonal varieties with minimal intervention that allows the true nature of each to shine. 

The debut release of Schrader Wappo Hill Cabernet Sauvignon features grapes grown on a hillside at the upper end of the acclaimed Stags Leap District. The glossy eggplant hue hints at the complement of red, blue, and purple fruit characters present in the wine. Blackberry, dark currant, red cherry, and briar berry aromas combine with pleasing threads of baking spice, black licorice, floral petal, and soft, dusty earth tones. This stunning wine shows the tremendous power of a classic Napa Valley Cabernet handsomely paired with an ample fruit core, firm structure, integrated tannins, and a polished, long-lasting finish.