Parker about CCS 2018
Schrader's CCS comes from Beckstoffer's To Kalon vineyard in Oakville, produced from clone 4 grown on the C1 block. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard rolls effortlessly out of the glass with profound notions of baked plums, boysenberries, blackberry pie and cassis, leading to hints of mocha, tapenade and black truffles. Full-bodied, concentrated and with a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins, it delivers muscular black fruit and savory flavors, leading to a long, earthy finish. 821 cases were made.
Description
Land | United States of America |
Region | California |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.90% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Schrader Cellars, Post Office Box 1004, CA-94515 Calistoga, USA |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2023 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 97 |
Jahrgang | 2018 |
California, United States of America
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CCS 2018

The Schrader CCS 2018 is an impressive vintage of this wine. Its color is a deep, impenetrable purple with vibrant reflections.
The bouquet of the Schrader CCS 2018 is intriguing and complex. It offers intense aromas of dark berries such as blackcurrants and blackberries, accompanied by notes of cassis, plums, and a hint of dark chocolate. These aromas are underscored by subtle spice nuances such as vanilla, cedarwood, and a hint of tobacco. The bouquet is rich and harmonious, with remarkable depth.
On the palate, the Schrader CCS 2018 presents itself with impressive structure and elegance. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, giving the wine a smooth texture. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a precise acidity that lends the wine freshness and vibrancy. The wine displays a remarkable balance between power and finesse and ends with a long, lingering finish.
The 2018 Schrader CCS is a wine of exceptional quality and refinement. It represents the best of what Schrader Cellars has to offer and is a symbol of the craftsmanship of winemaking. With its remarkable complexity, depth, and longevity, it is one of the top wines of Napa Valley and delights wine lovers and collectors around the world.
The Schrader CCS 2018 is a truly exceptional wine, captivating with its incredible richness, perfect balance, and impressive elegance. A wine that offers everyone who tastes it an unforgettable taste experience.