Double Diamond by Schrader Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2023

The nose opens with layered aromas of ripe black cherry, dark plum, graphite, and violets, underscored by subtle notes of sweet tobacco and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is expansive and silky, revealing concentrated flavors of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate, balanced by refined tannins and a vibrant core of acidity.

A hint of crushed rock and cedar lingers through the long, harmonious finish, capturing the essence of Oakville's exceptional terroir.

The Oakville AVA is nestled between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains. Blessed with highly diverse soils and an ideal blend of sun, cooling wind, and rain, this narrow swath of Napa Valley
produces some of the most renowned Cabernet Sauvignon in the world.

"Almost all Oakville with a splash of Wappo Hill, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a smoking red that longtime Napa lovers will adore. Red and black fruits, spicy wood, flowers, and cedar nuances all emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, with a pure, layered, seamless profile that has tons to love. Drink this balanced effort any time over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035."

94pts, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com