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North and South America are home to a diverse array of fine wines that are gaining global recognition for their quality and character. With distinct climates, soils, and terroirs, the wine regions of the Americas produce a wide range of varietals, from rich and full-bodied reds to crisp and refreshing whites, as well as world-class sparkling and dessert wines.
In North America, the most famous wine regions are located in California, which produces the vast majority of fine wines in the United States. The Napa Valley is perhaps the most well-known region, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, with prestigious vineyards such as Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, and Opus One leading the way in terms of quality and prestige. The Sonoma County is another top producer of fine wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with wineries such as Kistler and Rochioli earning international acclaim.
Further north, the Okanagan Valley in Canada is emerging as a producer of high-quality wines, particularly Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, with wineries such as Mission Hill and CheckMate Artisanal Winery leading the way.
In South America, Argentina's Mendoza region is renowned for its bold and full-bodied Malbecs, with vineyards such as Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer, and Bodega Norton producing some of the country's most renowned wines. Chile's Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys are also highly regarded for their fine wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere, with top wineries such as Concha y Toro, Errazuriz, and Viña Montes earning critical acclaim.
Overall, the fine wines of North and South America offer a diverse and impressive selection of varietals, styles, and price points, making them accessible to both connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike. With a focus on quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional wines for years to come.
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Wine Advocate (99)
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color, requiring a little coaxing before it spills out of the glass with fantastically showy blackberry preserves, boysenberries and cassis notes, plus hints of black raspberries, clove oil and potpourri, with a touch of tobacco leaf. The decadent, full-bodied palate sports a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins with beautiful freshness. All that generous black fruit melds seamlessly into a very long, mineral-laced finish.Inc. VAT£2,300.06 -
Relish the grandeur of the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 1995, a remarkable expression of the world-renowned Californian terroir. This exquisite wine hails from the celebrated vineyards of Napa Valley, echoing Robert Mondavi's visionary approach to winemaking. Produced with exceptional craftsmanship, each hand-selected grape is treated with care to preserve its integrity during fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for added complexity, undertones of blackcurrant, cherry, and a whisper of cedar infiltrate the palate.
Recognised for its balanced structure and refined tannins, the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 exhibits the potential to age gracefully. Robert Mondavi's deep appreciation for the land and commitment to quality winemaking ensure every sip tells a story of its sublime vintage. Enjoy this distinctive Cabernet's enduring elegance, a testament to Mondavi's mastery and the rich history of American winemaking.
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Wine Advocate (98+)
A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sashays out of the glass with flamboyant scents of candied violets, red roses, black raspberries and fragrant earth over a core of cassis, wild blueberries and Morello cherries with a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is an exercise in poise, featuring beautifully balanced velvety tannins and seamless freshness framing the opulent black and red berry layers, finishing very long and perfumed. 670 cases were made.Inc. VAT£1,859.09 -
Vinous (93)
Good saturated medium ruby. Pure, vibrant aromas of black- and redcurrant, dark chocolate, tar, minerals and hot gravel. Dense, youthful and classic, with subtly sweet flavors of currant, milk chocolate, cedar, graphite and tobacco. Finishes long, firmly tannic, fat and classically dry, with lovely lingering sweetness of fruit.Inc. VAT£5,123.09 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Another heavenly wine in the lineup is the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS, which comes from Clone 337 and a handful of different blocks in the vineyard. This deep purple-hued beauty has an incredibly seamless, elegant, yet full-bodied style as well as killer notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, wildflowers, violets, white chocolate, and new saddle leather. Flirting with perfection, the tannin quality, purity of fruit, balance, and overall harmony here is just about off the charts. It makes you want to drink the whole bottle, but it should age effortlessly for 25+ years.Inc. VAT£2,124.86 -
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is an opulent embodiment of luxury from the famed Beckstoffer Vineyards. This exquisite wine comes from the globally acclaimed winemaker, Thomas Brown. Carefully crafted in the heart of Napa Valley, this wine boasts a distinct, well-structured character forged by the unique terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard — coveted as a 'Grand Cru' of Napa. The grapes are fermented in French Oak barrels, resulting in a rich pour that strikes a harmonious chord between ripe black fruit and sweet spice tones.
Schrader's insistence on minimal interference during vinification translates to a wine that stays true to its origin. Drinking the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is a chance to sample the bold, robust, and sensuously layered flavours hailed in wine circles as an authentic expression of one of Napa Valley's premier terroirs.
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The Schrader MB To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 hails from Napa Valley's historic To Kalon Vineyard, a revered location producing profoundly complex and opulent wines. Carefully crafted by prodigious winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, it exudes the quintessential Schrader character, with riveting layers of dark fruits and creamy tannins.
With meticulous selection from the Monastery Block - often crowned as the summit of the vineyard - the Cabernet Sauvignon showcases remarkably balanced acidity with a rich tapestry of blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry nuances on the palate. Toasted oak essences and nuances of spices feather the edges, creating a wine of grand structure and lavish finesse. The ageing potential complements the delicately robust flavours, promising a sublime evolution over time.
Succinctly summarising, the Schrader MB To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a triumphant testament to Napa's winemaking prowess, defining sophistication in every sip.
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Wine Spectator (94)
'#1 in Wine Spectator Top 100 2022' - Packs in generous steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry flavors backed by a broad swath of roasted alder and bittersweet cocoa. Brimming with dense fruit, and is squarely in the not-shy style. The long finish has a serious loamy tug, too. Best from 2023 through 2035. 10,000 cases made.Inc. VAT£623.86 -
The Schrader Oakville Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 emanates from the respected To Kalon Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. This exquisite wine is a product of the world-renowned winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, who brings an exceptional level of dedication and nuanced understanding to the art of winemaking. Impeccably balanced, this wine is characteristic of the Schrader's dedication to expressing the vibrant fruit characteristics time and again.
The 2018 vintage offers an opulent layering of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and wild blueberry with delicate brushstrokes of exotic spices, graphite and potent dark chocolate. The final blend reveals an alluring, complete and textured experience, attributed in part to the 20 months of ageing in 100% new French oak barrels. A fine testimony to the producer's mastery of 'Heritage Clones', the Schrader Oakville Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 takes pride in its magnificent display of complexity and elegance.
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Wine Advocate (100)
Coming from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, block D2 planted to clone 6, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 sports a deep garnet-purple color and fantastically fragrant nose of Sichuan pepper, unsmoked cigars, potpourri, red loam and forest floor over a core of black forest cake, blackberry preserves and baked plums plus touches of dried Mediterranean herbs and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is full-on seductive, with wonderfully perfumed layers emerging through the frame of very finely knit yet firm tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. 286 cases produced.Inc. VAT£3,542.44 -
The Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to the prowess and discernment of vintner Fred Schrader. Exquisitely crafted from the award-winning Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley, California, this refined expression of Cabernet Sauvignon is graced by the region's distinctive terroir. The hand-selected grapelusters, procured from the T6 block of the vineyard, are afforded an extended maceration period, ensuring a deep, robust extraction of flavours.
An intimacy with the Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 reveals a bold, complex palate of dark fruits, layered with nuanced aromatics of tertiary tones. This stunning wine, aged for 20 months in custom-made Taransaud oak barrels, unveils a textured depth with each successive sip. A singular representation of uncompromised quality and precision, the Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 merits its position in the pantheon of the world's most sought-after wines.
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Wine Advocate (98)
This 2003 was showing spectacularly well, and based on my recollection, I think I may have liked it even more than the 2002, which is the reverse of how I felt a decade ago. One of the biggest (14.6% alcohol) wines made by Screaming Eagle during this period, it boasts an opaque ruby/purple color as well as classic, pure, creme de cassis, cedarwood and hints of Asian soy sauce and forest floor notes. The multidimensional aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, silky-textured, opulent, rich, atypically big wine that is impeccably well-balanced. It is just starting to come into its own. Four to five more years in the cellar will prove magical, and this 2003 is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. It should last another 20+ years.Inc. VAT£11,064.43 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Aged 20 months in 72% new French oak, this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc comes from a great vineyard on the valley floor in Oakville, just south of Rudd Estate and Plumpjack. The wine’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by a beautiful, Pauillac-like (think Pontet Canet or Mouton), ethereal perfume of creme de cassis, or as Michael Broadbent used to say, “celestial black currants,” full body, a velvety texture, fine tannins, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a terrific finish. While there were no real surprises tasting this wine, I was somewhat intrigued by just how youthful the 2004 Screaming Eagle is showing. I had expected it to reveal slightly more evolution. I thought the 13% Merlot in the blend would push the evolution more quickly. The finish lasts for a full minute. As it has been in just about every vintage, the 2004 is a profound wine. It is for others to decide if it is overpriced, but this is undeniably a great wine that competes on the world stage with the best that exist.Inc. VAT£11,195.39 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning. A wine that is only now beginning to shed its tannin, the 2006 stands out for its vibrancy and energy. All of the classic Screaming Eagle notes are in the glass, but with a little more edge and cut than in most vintages. Sweet red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and spice box are alive in the glass. Over time, hints of sage, mint rosemary and pencil shavings add complexity. The 2006 is a decidedly cool-weather wine with less opulence than either the 2007 or 2009, but it is absolutely singing today. Another few years will only help the wine come together even more fully, but it is impossible to miss the 2006’s utterly breathtaking beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.Inc. VAT£13,406.99 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2007 Screaming Eagle opens with a dazzlingly beautiful fragrance of red roses, violets and lavender over a core of red currant jelly, kirsch, cassis and black raspberry layers plus blueberry preserves and stewed tea accents and a waft of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins are firm yet wonderfully plush with a great intensity of perfumed red and blue fruits that are at once intense and ethereal, finishing on a lingering mineral note. This 2007 truly shows the personality of Screaming Eagle at its best. It is approachable now, still possessing plenty of primary fruit with those tertiary layers beginning to unfurl and therefore it cannot fail to impress even at this youthful stage. However, give it another 5-7 years to really get the full dividends of careful cellaring.Inc. VAT£11,399.39 -
Vinous (97)
The 2008 Screaming Eagle is a model of elegance. Endless layers of sweet, perfumed fruit caress the palate in this captivating, utterly seductive wine. The finesse and silkiness of the tannin is something that is truly unique among the world's great wines. If Grand Cru Burgundy were made in Napa Valley, it would taste like Screaming Eagle. A delicate, classy finish lets the sheer purity of the fruit come through beautifully here.Inc. VAT£11,125.79 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2009 Screaming Eagle is insanely beautiful. It is a relatively open vintage that nevertheless possesses stunning intensity, depth and elegance. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and spices are all woven together beautifully. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the long, seductive finish. The 2009 continues to flesh out in the glass. All of the elements are in the right place in the drop-dead gorgeous, stunning 2009. A haunting bouquet reminiscent of a great Musigny lingers on the finish.Inc. VAT£10,328.99 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Utter perfection, the 2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (a 610-case blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc; 14.5% natural alcohol) boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a staggering bouquet of spring flowers, graphite, creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice and subtle toast in the background. Opulent and full-bodied with a multidimensional personality, gorgeous purity and a stunning, flawless texture, this spectacular wine is among the wines of the vintage.Inc. VAT£9,793.79 -
James Suckling (99)
Extremely perfumed with blackberries, currants and flower. Rose petals, too. Seductive. Medium to full body. It grows on the palate with an extremely long finish that goes on for minutes. The tannins are ultra-fine and polished. Purity and essence to this. Feminine yet wild and unpredictable. Available in March. Better in 2021.Inc. VAT£8,951.39 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Screaming Eagle is another monumental wine from this address, and it's one of those cases where if you afford it, you should buy it. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, this magical elixir boasts a deep purple color as well as a blockbuster bouquet of blueberries, creme de cassis, violets, incense, and cedarwood. Reminding me of the 2015 Château Margaux with its off the charts class and purity, it’s full-bodied, thrillingly textured, and has a finish that just won't quit. This legendary wine is going to keep for 30-40 years.Inc. VAT£11,064.59 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon is performing even better this year than it was last. I still believe the 1995 has a slight edge, but that may be more noticeable 8-10 years from now than at present. The opaque purple-colored 1994's forward, gorgeously-scented nose offers up a smorgasbord of black fruits, along with a subtle dosage of toasty oak and minerals. Full-bodied, with a seamless, lush texture, this is a profoundly generous wine with everything going for it. The finish lasts for 35 seconds. As gorgeous as it is, this wine can be drunk young, or cellared for 20-25 years. What makes Screaming Eagle such an extraordinary wine is its remarkably sweet, lavishly rich, opulently-textured, super-extracted black currant and black cherry fruitiness. Moreover, they are admirably pure, layered, velvety, and accessible. As delicious as these wines are young, they should age for 20 or more years, because of their extraordinary equilibrium.Inc. VAT£4,895.05 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The newly-released 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lots of structure, an opaque purple color, and the hallmark blackberry and cassis liqueur-like notes. Silky-textured, fabulously-concentrated, and gorgeously-balanced, it has every component part - acidity, alcohol, tannin, and extract - flawlessly presented. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020.Inc. VAT£11,397.62 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The last time I had this wine, it seemed much more developed, youthful and approachable. This particular bottle, which was pulled from my cellar, was super-powerful, dense and concentrated, as well as structured and backward. Aeration helped somewhat, but this looks like a very long-lived wine, and my initial suggestion of an anticipated maturity date (2010-2025) should be changed to 2015-2035. Only 450 cases were made of this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from former proprietor Jean Phillips’ vineyards just south of the Oakville crossroads. The spectacular dense blue/purple color remains opaque. The wine displays the hallmark creme de cassis, floral and licorice notes that are so pure, vivid and intense, and which have always been part of this vineyard’s classic trademark. With great purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and even more thickness, power and density than I remember, this wine has put on weight, developed more structure, and looks like a candidate for 30 more years of aging potential. This is a brilliant wine, much in keeping with the legendary status of this producer.Inc. VAT£4,298.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Beautiful floral notes intermixed with creme de cassis, licorice and charcoal jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored 2002. Opulent, broad, full-bodied and more mature than I expected given how this wine showed in its youth, this deep, rich Cabernet Sauvignon is exceptional. However, in this vintage it has to take a back seat to a number of other cuvees. The final blend was 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.Inc. VAT£3,003.20 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2009 Screaming Eagle is insanely beautiful. It is a relatively open vintage that nevertheless possesses stunning intensity, depth and elegance. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and spices are all woven together beautifully. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the long, seductive finish. The 2009 continues to flesh out in the glass. All of the elements are in the right place in the drop-dead gorgeous, stunning 2009. A haunting bouquet reminiscent of a great Musigny lingers on the finish.Inc. VAT£3,896.59 -
Vinous (98)
I loved the 2011 Screaming Eagle when it was in barrel and then as a young, recently-bottled wine. It is every bit compelling today. Bright red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sage, mint and white pepper lend notable energy throughout. At age ten, the 2011 positively bristles with energy and freshness. Winemaker Nick Gislason waited until the end of October to harvest. Among other things, the 2011 is unique for its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (12%). Today, the 2011 is spectacularly beautiful. Readers who own it should be thrilled.Inc. VAT£4,030.99 -
Vinous (98)
I loved the 2011 Screaming Eagle when it was in barrel and then as a young, recently-bottled wine. It is every bit compelling today. Bright red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sage, mint and white pepper lend notable energy throughout. At age ten, the 2011 positively bristles with energy and freshness. Winemaker Nick Gislason waited until the end of October to harvest. Among other things, the 2011 is unique for its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (12%). Today, the 2011 is spectacularly beautiful. Readers who own it should be thrilled.Inc. VAT£9,324.59 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years.Inc. VAT£10,596.59 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The grand vin 2013 Screaming Eagle is pure perfection in a glass and has everything you could want from a wine. Possessing a Château Margaux-like perfume of crème de cassis, sandalwood, dried flowers/violets, and graphite, it’s full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ultra-pure, and incredibly elegant, all of which is very much in the style of this iconic estate. There are plenty of tannins on the finish so this will ideally be given another 3-4 years of bottle age, but it should keep for 25-30 years.Inc. VAT£9,926.99 -
James Suckling (100)
The subtle and nuanced aromas to this are so enticing with perfumed, floral, blackcurrant and blackberry character. Roses, too. Some lavender. Full-bodied yet so refined and polished with the most transparent and polished texture. Firm and seamless. So beautiful now. Give it three or four years to come around, but this already sings.Inc. VAT£10,483.79
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Wine Advocate (99)
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color, requiring a little coaxing before it spills out of the glass with fantastically showy blackberry preserves, boysenberries and cassis notes, plus hints of black raspberries, clove oil and potpourri, with a touch of tobacco leaf. The decadent, full-bodied palate sports a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins with beautiful freshness. All that generous black fruit melds seamlessly into a very long, mineral-laced finish.In Bond£1,898.00 -
Relish the grandeur of the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 1995, a remarkable expression of the world-renowned Californian terroir. This exquisite wine hails from the celebrated vineyards of Napa Valley, echoing Robert Mondavi's visionary approach to winemaking. Produced with exceptional craftsmanship, each hand-selected grape is treated with care to preserve its integrity during fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for added complexity, undertones of blackcurrant, cherry, and a whisper of cedar infiltrate the palate.
Recognised for its balanced structure and refined tannins, the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 exhibits the potential to age gracefully. Robert Mondavi's deep appreciation for the land and commitment to quality winemaking ensure every sip tells a story of its sublime vintage. Enjoy this distinctive Cabernet's enduring elegance, a testament to Mondavi's mastery and the rich history of American winemaking.
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Wine Advocate (98+)
A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 55% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sashays out of the glass with flamboyant scents of candied violets, red roses, black raspberries and fragrant earth over a core of cassis, wild blueberries and Morello cherries with a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is an exercise in poise, featuring beautifully balanced velvety tannins and seamless freshness framing the opulent black and red berry layers, finishing very long and perfumed. 670 cases were made.In Bond£1,530.00 -
Vinous (93)
Good saturated medium ruby. Pure, vibrant aromas of black- and redcurrant, dark chocolate, tar, minerals and hot gravel. Dense, youthful and classic, with subtly sweet flavors of currant, milk chocolate, cedar, graphite and tobacco. Finishes long, firmly tannic, fat and classically dry, with lovely lingering sweetness of fruit.In Bond£4,250.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Another heavenly wine in the lineup is the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS, which comes from Clone 337 and a handful of different blocks in the vineyard. This deep purple-hued beauty has an incredibly seamless, elegant, yet full-bodied style as well as killer notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, wildflowers, violets, white chocolate, and new saddle leather. Flirting with perfection, the tannin quality, purity of fruit, balance, and overall harmony here is just about off the charts. It makes you want to drink the whole bottle, but it should age effortlessly for 25+ years.In Bond£1,752.00 -
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is an opulent embodiment of luxury from the famed Beckstoffer Vineyards. This exquisite wine comes from the globally acclaimed winemaker, Thomas Brown. Carefully crafted in the heart of Napa Valley, this wine boasts a distinct, well-structured character forged by the unique terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard — coveted as a 'Grand Cru' of Napa. The grapes are fermented in French Oak barrels, resulting in a rich pour that strikes a harmonious chord between ripe black fruit and sweet spice tones.
Schrader's insistence on minimal interference during vinification translates to a wine that stays true to its origin. Drinking the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is a chance to sample the bold, robust, and sensuously layered flavours hailed in wine circles as an authentic expression of one of Napa Valley's premier terroirs.
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The Schrader MB To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 hails from Napa Valley's historic To Kalon Vineyard, a revered location producing profoundly complex and opulent wines. Carefully crafted by prodigious winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, it exudes the quintessential Schrader character, with riveting layers of dark fruits and creamy tannins.
With meticulous selection from the Monastery Block - often crowned as the summit of the vineyard - the Cabernet Sauvignon showcases remarkably balanced acidity with a rich tapestry of blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry nuances on the palate. Toasted oak essences and nuances of spices feather the edges, creating a wine of grand structure and lavish finesse. The ageing potential complements the delicately robust flavours, promising a sublime evolution over time.
Succinctly summarising, the Schrader MB To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a triumphant testament to Napa's winemaking prowess, defining sophistication in every sip.
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Wine Spectator (94)
'#1 in Wine Spectator Top 100 2022' - Packs in generous steeped plum, boysenberry and mulberry flavors backed by a broad swath of roasted alder and bittersweet cocoa. Brimming with dense fruit, and is squarely in the not-shy style. The long finish has a serious loamy tug, too. Best from 2023 through 2035. 10,000 cases made.In Bond£500.00 -
The Schrader Oakville Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 emanates from the respected To Kalon Vineyard, located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. This exquisite wine is a product of the world-renowned winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, who brings an exceptional level of dedication and nuanced understanding to the art of winemaking. Impeccably balanced, this wine is characteristic of the Schrader's dedication to expressing the vibrant fruit characteristics time and again.
The 2018 vintage offers an opulent layering of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and wild blueberry with delicate brushstrokes of exotic spices, graphite and potent dark chocolate. The final blend reveals an alluring, complete and textured experience, attributed in part to the 20 months of ageing in 100% new French oak barrels. A fine testimony to the producer's mastery of 'Heritage Clones', the Schrader Oakville Heritage Clone To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 takes pride in its magnificent display of complexity and elegance.
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Wine Advocate (100)
Coming from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, block D2 planted to clone 6, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 sports a deep garnet-purple color and fantastically fragrant nose of Sichuan pepper, unsmoked cigars, potpourri, red loam and forest floor over a core of black forest cake, blackberry preserves and baked plums plus touches of dried Mediterranean herbs and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is full-on seductive, with wonderfully perfumed layers emerging through the frame of very finely knit yet firm tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. 286 cases produced.In Bond£2,936.00 -
The Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to the prowess and discernment of vintner Fred Schrader. Exquisitely crafted from the award-winning Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley, California, this refined expression of Cabernet Sauvignon is graced by the region's distinctive terroir. The hand-selected grapelusters, procured from the T6 block of the vineyard, are afforded an extended maceration period, ensuring a deep, robust extraction of flavours.
An intimacy with the Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 reveals a bold, complex palate of dark fruits, layered with nuanced aromatics of tertiary tones. This stunning wine, aged for 20 months in custom-made Taransaud oak barrels, unveils a textured depth with each successive sip. A singular representation of uncompromised quality and precision, the Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 merits its position in the pantheon of the world's most sought-after wines.
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Wine Advocate (98)
This 2003 was showing spectacularly well, and based on my recollection, I think I may have liked it even more than the 2002, which is the reverse of how I felt a decade ago. One of the biggest (14.6% alcohol) wines made by Screaming Eagle during this period, it boasts an opaque ruby/purple color as well as classic, pure, creme de cassis, cedarwood and hints of Asian soy sauce and forest floor notes. The multidimensional aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, silky-textured, opulent, rich, atypically big wine that is impeccably well-balanced. It is just starting to come into its own. Four to five more years in the cellar will prove magical, and this 2003 is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage. It should last another 20+ years.In Bond£9,211.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Aged 20 months in 72% new French oak, this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc comes from a great vineyard on the valley floor in Oakville, just south of Rudd Estate and Plumpjack. The wine’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by a beautiful, Pauillac-like (think Pontet Canet or Mouton), ethereal perfume of creme de cassis, or as Michael Broadbent used to say, “celestial black currants,” full body, a velvety texture, fine tannins, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a terrific finish. While there were no real surprises tasting this wine, I was somewhat intrigued by just how youthful the 2004 Screaming Eagle is showing. I had expected it to reveal slightly more evolution. I thought the 13% Merlot in the blend would push the evolution more quickly. The finish lasts for a full minute. As it has been in just about every vintage, the 2004 is a profound wine. It is for others to decide if it is overpriced, but this is undeniably a great wine that competes on the world stage with the best that exist.In Bond£9,320.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning. A wine that is only now beginning to shed its tannin, the 2006 stands out for its vibrancy and energy. All of the classic Screaming Eagle notes are in the glass, but with a little more edge and cut than in most vintages. Sweet red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and spice box are alive in the glass. Over time, hints of sage, mint rosemary and pencil shavings add complexity. The 2006 is a decidedly cool-weather wine with less opulence than either the 2007 or 2009, but it is absolutely singing today. Another few years will only help the wine come together even more fully, but it is impossible to miss the 2006’s utterly breathtaking beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.In Bond£11,163.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2007 Screaming Eagle opens with a dazzlingly beautiful fragrance of red roses, violets and lavender over a core of red currant jelly, kirsch, cassis and black raspberry layers plus blueberry preserves and stewed tea accents and a waft of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins are firm yet wonderfully plush with a great intensity of perfumed red and blue fruits that are at once intense and ethereal, finishing on a lingering mineral note. This 2007 truly shows the personality of Screaming Eagle at its best. It is approachable now, still possessing plenty of primary fruit with those tertiary layers beginning to unfurl and therefore it cannot fail to impress even at this youthful stage. However, give it another 5-7 years to really get the full dividends of careful cellaring.In Bond£9,490.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2008 Screaming Eagle is a model of elegance. Endless layers of sweet, perfumed fruit caress the palate in this captivating, utterly seductive wine. The finesse and silkiness of the tannin is something that is truly unique among the world's great wines. If Grand Cru Burgundy were made in Napa Valley, it would taste like Screaming Eagle. A delicate, classy finish lets the sheer purity of the fruit come through beautifully here.In Bond£9,262.00 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2009 Screaming Eagle is insanely beautiful. It is a relatively open vintage that nevertheless possesses stunning intensity, depth and elegance. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and spices are all woven together beautifully. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the long, seductive finish. The 2009 continues to flesh out in the glass. All of the elements are in the right place in the drop-dead gorgeous, stunning 2009. A haunting bouquet reminiscent of a great Musigny lingers on the finish.In Bond£8,598.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Utter perfection, the 2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (a 610-case blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc; 14.5% natural alcohol) boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a staggering bouquet of spring flowers, graphite, creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice and subtle toast in the background. Opulent and full-bodied with a multidimensional personality, gorgeous purity and a stunning, flawless texture, this spectacular wine is among the wines of the vintage.In Bond£8,152.00 -
James Suckling (99)
Extremely perfumed with blackberries, currants and flower. Rose petals, too. Seductive. Medium to full body. It grows on the palate with an extremely long finish that goes on for minutes. The tannins are ultra-fine and polished. Purity and essence to this. Feminine yet wild and unpredictable. Available in March. Better in 2021.In Bond£7,450.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Screaming Eagle is another monumental wine from this address, and it's one of those cases where if you afford it, you should buy it. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, this magical elixir boasts a deep purple color as well as a blockbuster bouquet of blueberries, creme de cassis, violets, incense, and cedarwood. Reminding me of the 2015 Château Margaux with its off the charts class and purity, it’s full-bodied, thrillingly textured, and has a finish that just won't quit. This legendary wine is going to keep for 30-40 years.In Bond£9,211.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon is performing even better this year than it was last. I still believe the 1995 has a slight edge, but that may be more noticeable 8-10 years from now than at present. The opaque purple-colored 1994's forward, gorgeously-scented nose offers up a smorgasbord of black fruits, along with a subtle dosage of toasty oak and minerals. Full-bodied, with a seamless, lush texture, this is a profoundly generous wine with everything going for it. The finish lasts for 35 seconds. As gorgeous as it is, this wine can be drunk young, or cellared for 20-25 years. What makes Screaming Eagle such an extraordinary wine is its remarkably sweet, lavishly rich, opulently-textured, super-extracted black currant and black cherry fruitiness. Moreover, they are admirably pure, layered, velvety, and accessible. As delicious as these wines are young, they should age for 20 or more years, because of their extraordinary equilibrium.In Bond£4,076.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The newly-released 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals lots of structure, an opaque purple color, and the hallmark blackberry and cassis liqueur-like notes. Silky-textured, fabulously-concentrated, and gorgeously-balanced, it has every component part - acidity, alcohol, tannin, and extract - flawlessly presented. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020.In Bond£9,490.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The last time I had this wine, it seemed much more developed, youthful and approachable. This particular bottle, which was pulled from my cellar, was super-powerful, dense and concentrated, as well as structured and backward. Aeration helped somewhat, but this looks like a very long-lived wine, and my initial suggestion of an anticipated maturity date (2010-2025) should be changed to 2015-2035. Only 450 cases were made of this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from former proprietor Jean Phillips’ vineyards just south of the Oakville crossroads. The spectacular dense blue/purple color remains opaque. The wine displays the hallmark creme de cassis, floral and licorice notes that are so pure, vivid and intense, and which have always been part of this vineyard’s classic trademark. With great purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and even more thickness, power and density than I remember, this wine has put on weight, developed more structure, and looks like a candidate for 30 more years of aging potential. This is a brilliant wine, much in keeping with the legendary status of this producer.In Bond£3,579.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
Beautiful floral notes intermixed with creme de cassis, licorice and charcoal jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored 2002. Opulent, broad, full-bodied and more mature than I expected given how this wine showed in its youth, this deep, rich Cabernet Sauvignon is exceptional. However, in this vintage it has to take a back seat to a number of other cuvees. The final blend was 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.In Bond£2,500.00 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2009 Screaming Eagle is insanely beautiful. It is a relatively open vintage that nevertheless possesses stunning intensity, depth and elegance. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and spices are all woven together beautifully. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the long, seductive finish. The 2009 continues to flesh out in the glass. All of the elements are in the right place in the drop-dead gorgeous, stunning 2009. A haunting bouquet reminiscent of a great Musigny lingers on the finish.In Bond£3,244.00 -
Vinous (98)
I loved the 2011 Screaming Eagle when it was in barrel and then as a young, recently-bottled wine. It is every bit compelling today. Bright red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sage, mint and white pepper lend notable energy throughout. At age ten, the 2011 positively bristles with energy and freshness. Winemaker Nick Gislason waited until the end of October to harvest. Among other things, the 2011 is unique for its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (12%). Today, the 2011 is spectacularly beautiful. Readers who own it should be thrilled.In Bond£3,356.00 -
Vinous (98)
I loved the 2011 Screaming Eagle when it was in barrel and then as a young, recently-bottled wine. It is every bit compelling today. Bright red/purplish fruit, rose petal, sage, mint and white pepper lend notable energy throughout. At age ten, the 2011 positively bristles with energy and freshness. Winemaker Nick Gislason waited until the end of October to harvest. Among other things, the 2011 is unique for its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (12%). Today, the 2011 is spectacularly beautiful. Readers who own it should be thrilled.In Bond£7,761.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years.In Bond£8,821.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The grand vin 2013 Screaming Eagle is pure perfection in a glass and has everything you could want from a wine. Possessing a Château Margaux-like perfume of crème de cassis, sandalwood, dried flowers/violets, and graphite, it’s full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, ultra-pure, and incredibly elegant, all of which is very much in the style of this iconic estate. There are plenty of tannins on the finish so this will ideally be given another 3-4 years of bottle age, but it should keep for 25-30 years.In Bond£8,263.00 -
James Suckling (100)
The subtle and nuanced aromas to this are so enticing with perfumed, floral, blackcurrant and blackberry character. Roses, too. Some lavender. Full-bodied yet so refined and polished with the most transparent and polished texture. Firm and seamless. So beautiful now. Give it three or four years to come around, but this already sings.In Bond£8,727.00
