Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023

Schrader’s Double Diamond isn’t just popular—it’s one of those rare Napa Cabernets that stops you in your tracks every vintage. Crafted by the legendary Thomas Rivers Brown, this wine pulls from Constellation’s world-class vineyards and somehow manages to hit the glass at just $90—a price that feels almost impossible for a pedigree like this. Think of it as Schrader’s “insider label,” much like Mascot is to Harlan or Jubilee to Colgin: a chance to experience the DNA of a cult icon without the cult price tag.

“Value speaks loudest when it overdelivers.” – Anonymous

And overdeliver it does! With Thomas Rivers Brown at the helm, Schrader has built a reputation for wines that are vibrant, opulent, and unmistakably Napa—layered with richness yet balanced with poise. Double Diamond captures that same magic, distilled into a bottle that feels celebratory, joyful, and almost too good to be true at this tier.

The 2023 Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is Napa Valley turned up to full volume—bold, polished, and irresistibly balanced. The aromatics draw you in with layers of ripe black cherry, dark plum, violets, and graphite, accented by whispers of sweet tobacco and warm baking spice. On the palate, it’s expansive and silky, unfolding with concentrated flavors of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate. Fine-grained tannins and a vibrant lift of acidity keep everything in perfect harmony, while notes of crushed rock and cedar echo through a long, elegant finish; a pure reflection of Oakville’s iconic terroir.