Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Schrader Cellars |
Vintage | 2012 |
Country | United States |
Region | Napa Valley |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2035 |
Stock | 0 |
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, from this famous vineyard in Rutherford, is made from Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337, and 90% new Darnajou and 10% new Taransaud was used. One of the smaller cuveés, the wine has great intensity, with chocolaty cassis notes, fruitcake and forest floor along with licorice and spice. This is a big full-bodied, powerful, rich, yet accessible style of wine, as most 2012s tend to be.
Bold, rich and focused on a core of blackberry, currant, plum and spicy, cedary oak. Gains a dusty, loamy textural nuance and ends a bit trim, without losing its potent personality.