Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2022

Throughout a remarkable nineteen-year collaboration with vintner Fred Schrader, Thomas Rivers Brown has led Schrader Cellars to an unprecedented record of twenty-seven 100-point scores from some of the world’s most respected wine critics. These single-vineyard stunners, that very few can get their hands on, can go for as much as $500 a bottle. Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley — notably, first-growth Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville for nearly two decades. With winemaker Thomas Brown, they have created a legacy of wines known for their vibrant flavor, joyful texture, and opulent richness. The Schrader program focuses on highlighting the character and profile of three distinct clonal varieties with minimal intervention that allows the true nature of each to shine. As with any great love story that gets better and better, Fred Schrader launched a second program for the brand called Double Diamond just two years after he founded Schrader Cellars. This wine is part of his ongoing mission to make the most exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon that Napa Valley could offer, at an even more accessible price. We introduced the Double Diamond inaugural release of their Proprietary Red last year and this 2022 is shining brightly on its heals!

"The 2022 Proprietary Red Wine maintains the exceptional quality and prestige synonymous with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and the Double Diamond portfolio. This wine is fragrant with mixed berry compote, crushed ivy, iron, and vanilla bean. Full in body and generously concentrated with notes of ripe black fruits, spice, dark chocolate, and espresso framed with silky tannins, food-friendly acidity, and a lingering finish. It is ready to drink upon release but will cellar well for years to come.

Varietal Composition: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc
Barrels: 60% new French oak, 40% second-use Schrader Darnajou French Oak"