2022 SCHRARED CELLARS DOUBLE DIAMOND PROPRIETARY RED BLEND OAKVILLE CALIFORNIA

2022 Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Proprietary Red Blend – Napa Valley, California

Blend/Varietal:

• 52% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 24% Merlot
• 24% Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes:

This wine is fragrant with mixed berry compote, crushed ivy, iron, and vanilla bean. Full in body and generously concentrated, it offers 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. ​

Accolades:

• 93 Points – Decanter: "This is a lush red with high-toned, perfumed aromatics, dark berry fruit, cassis, and dark cacao notes with a cool, wet slate minerality. Full-bodied, it showcases creamy dark cherry and blackberry fruits, hints of plum, fine-grained tannins, and wild herbs on the extended finish. Balanced, joyful, and far too easy to drink." ​
• 92 Points – Jeb Dunnuck: "More precise and pretty, the 2022 Proprietary Red Wine has a great nose of red and black fruit as well as some attractive floral and spicy nuances. It's rich, concentrated, has medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannins, and a great finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, it’s a great value in the vintage and will certainly stand up with wines 2-3 times the price. Drink bottles over the coming decade." ​

Winemaker’s Notes:

Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, this Proprietary Red Blend sources fruit from notable Napa Valley vineyards, including Wappo Hill for Cabernet Franc, Shifflet for Cabernet Sauvignon in the western hills of the Oak Knoll District, and Red Hen Vineyard for Merlot. The wine aged in 60% new French oak and 40% second-use Schrader Darnajou French oak barrels, contributing to its complexity and depth. ​

Food Pairing:

This versatile red blend pairs excellently with grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, and aged cheddar cheese.