2007 Cabernet Sauvignon T6
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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard T6 is just starting to move into tertiary spice box and meaty characters with notions of Chinese five spice, charcuterie and tapenade over a core of baked blackberries, cherry pie and espresso plus a touch of dried herbs. Full-bodied, rich, spicy and opulently fruited with a velvety backbone and wonderful freshness, it finishes on a savory note.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Schrader’s 2006 and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon T6, also from my cellar, were showstoppers. The 2007 was voluptuous, racy and exotic, with seamless, silky tannins and fabulous balance. I found it a bit heavy next to the 2006, but that is splitting hairs at this level.
About the producer
Schrader Cellars is one of Napa’s cult names. It focuses on pairing specific clones with the perfect site to produce the ultimate expression of Napa Cabernet. The results regularly receive the very highest scores from critics, with 19 100-point scores from the Wine Advocate to date.