Schrader Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

#1 Wine of the Year Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage)

95 Points, James Suckling – 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Sourced from the very same vineyards of Schrader’s $400 bottling, with the same winemaker in superstar Thomas Rivers Brown, this is a ridiculous “super second” that delivers a huge punch as well as one heck of a value. The only difference is unlike the $400 Shrader which sees 100% new French oak for 18 months, this only sees 50% new french oak and the other used barrels, which only means this has slightly less shelf life and is drinking much better in its infancy. But if you’re telling me for $80/btl this can only be aged for two decades and not four, I’d file that as ‘oh well– give me 4 of the cheaper one and I’ll pocket the extra $100’. Still despite the less heavy oak regiment, this is a gorgeous highly-rated, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon that will deliver in spades for any occasion.