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2019 Schrader To Kalon Vineyard Heritage Clone Cabernet Sauvignon

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March 24, 2024 - $220

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RATINGS

97-99The Wine Advocate

...exuberant notes of stewed black cherries, blackcurrant cordial and blueberry pie with suggestions of Chinese five spice, molten chocolate, aniseed and fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of rich, opulent black fruit preserves flavors, supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

97-100Jeb Dunnuck

Incredible blue fruits, white flowers, unsmoked tobacco, and a touch of minerality all define the nose, and this beauty is pure To Kalon goodness on the palate, with the rich, massive, yet elegant mouthfeel that this site seems to deliver with ease.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Oakville AVA is one of the two or three most prestigious appellations in the United States. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, its 5,000 vineyard acres produce some of the world’s most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, including such California “cult” Cabs as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Before those boutique producers rose to fame in the 1990s, Oakville was already renowned as home to Robert Mondavi, Opus One and Groth Vineyards, among others. Along with the famous wineries, there are premier vineyards in this AVA, including Martha’s Vineyard and To Kalon Vineyard. To Kalon was first planted in 1868 by H.W. Crabb, one of California’s first viticultural researchers, and he named the vineyard after the ancient Greek phrase for “most beautiful.” Though many grapes can be successfully grown in Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. Merlot and Chardonnay are also frequently planted. Oakville Cabs are prized for their richness, complexity and weight. Oakville was designated as an AVA in 1993.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.