SCHRADER OLD SPARKY BECKSTOFFER TO KALON 2015 1.5L
Product price
$2,499.99
Description
97 Points! Robert Parker. SCHRADER OLD SPARKY BECKSTOFFER TO KALON 2015 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned To Kalon Vineyard in Napa Valley, California. This wine exhibits a rich flavor profile of dark fruits, subtle oak, and hints of spice, characteristic of the region's exceptional terroir.
Ideal food pairings include grilled meats, such as ribeye steak and lamb, alongside hearty sides like roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. It also complements rich sauces and aged cheeses, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Product Details
| Category | High End Fine Wine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Producer | Schrader |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Blend Composition | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Container | Bottle |
| Rater | Robert Parker |
| Rating | 97 Points |
| Wine Style | Red |
Expert Reviews
A wine that got more than one expletive in my notes, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky is a barrel selection and is mostly clone 6 with smaller amounts of clone 4. Pure crème de cassis, blueberries, violets, white chocolate, and white flower notes all soar from this inky 2015 which is full-bodied, powerful, yet weightless and elegant. Its tannins are covered by a wealth of fruit, it has no hard edges, perfect integration of its fruit, tannin, acidity, and alcohol, and a finish that just won’t quit. This is a crazy good wine that couldn’t be any better.
A barrel selection coming from the best barrels of Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky has a deep garnet-purple color and savory/meaty nose of yeast extract, chargrill, sautéed herbs and smoked meat over a core of crème de cassis, cigar box, red currant jelly and wild blueberries plus a touch of powdered cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruit preserves, savory and baking spice layers, with a very firm backbone and very long, multilayered finish. 438 cases produced.
A masterpiece of complexity and elegance, exhibiting a firm, supple, dense core of loamy earth, licorice, currant, blackberry and jazzy oak notes without being weighty. Most impressive for its elegance and grace. Drink now through 2034. 438 cases made.
A dense and very layered Sparky with lots of ripe varietal character such as currant bushes and dark fruit. Full-bodied, rich and powerful. Juicy and very flavorful. Attractive to drink now but needs at least two or three years to come together.