Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: n/a
2018 Schrader, Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 1x75cl
Red ⋅ Napa Valley ⋅ USA
£80 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £99.77 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Jeb Dunnuck 95
Readers looking to get a taste of the impeccable quality and style from Schrader at a more affordable price point would do well to check out the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Double Diamond. Released by Schrader as a separate brand and coming all from Oakville, it has a classic Cabernet nose of black and blue fruits, green tobacco, cedar pencil, damp earth, and chocolate. It’s not over the top and has beautiful varietal character as well as medium to full body, ripe yet present tannins, good overall freshness, and a great finish. This is beautifully done and well worth a case purchase. I’d lean toward drinking bottles over the coming 10-12 years, but I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see it evolve longer. It’s a candidate for the best Napa Cabernet under $100.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2035
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