2013 Schrader "Beckstoffer To Kalon, RBS" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with fabulous citrus blossom

with fabulous citrus blossom

it has been at its peak for over a decade

It will benefit from several more years of cellaring

It is always fascinating to taste this wine next to the 1989

succulent herbs and candied flowers

2013 Schrader "Beckstoffer To Kalon, RBS" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with fabulous citrus blossomThe 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS, also from clone 337, but in this case from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, shows an absolutely perfect 100 point nose of red, black and blue fruits, charcoal, graphite and forest floor. It hits the palate with a seamless integration of wood, tannin, acidity and alcohol and has tremendous opulence and palate presence in its full bodied, long finish. On aromatics alone, it rates a perfect score, but I ended up being