2012

Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Old Sparky" Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted 11 November 2021 Napa Valley · Oakville

Oh this is a shag-a-licious mojo-kickin' beast that's all about velour robes, cigars, and a crackling fireplace at midnight. Plush, silky, velvety, and a textural kitten purr of a wine, the 2012 Sparky is all about…

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Producer: Schrader Cellars
Wine: All vintages
Region: Napa Valley · Oakville
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon “Old Sparky” Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

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Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

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Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

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