2023 TKS To Kalon Vineyard
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From the southern part of To Kalon, the absolutely perfect 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard TKS offers sweet crème de cassis, sweet tobacco, flowers, and incense notes that literally soar from the glass. It's full-bodied on the palate, with a forward, sexy, incredibly compelling style that has polished tannins, no hard edges, and a gorgeous finish. It's the closest thing to the old CCS release from this estate, and while it's irresistible today, it will cruise for two decades. There are 1,275 cases produced. Drink 2025-2045.
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A broad, velvety, generous and saturated wine, full-bodied, layered in fine-grained tannins, black fruits and tempting oak spices. Warm, luxurious, creamy and spicy, offering flavors of black cherries, dried blueberries, creme de cassis, cedar and tobacco leaf. The first vintage of this vineyard block selection from the Robert Mondavi Winery\'s property. Almost drinkable now and best from 2030.
Schrader's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon TKS comes from a back corner of the vineyard, down near Far Niente and Stelling, planted to Clone 337. It offers compelling aromatic complexity, with gently floral elements of violets, thyme and menthol floating atop mixed red and black cherries. Full-bodied, richly concentrated and tannic, it's nevertheless ripe and velvety on the lingering finish.
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.