Schrader Cellars, Napa Valley, "Old Sparky", Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (1.5L) Barbaresco seafood and light dishes

seafood and light dishes

The 2014 Clos de la Maréchale is also superb

silky black fruit with interwoven spices and subtle

Top shoulder or better

it should drink well for two decades

Schrader Cellars, Napa Valley, "Old Sparky", Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (1.5L) Barbaresco seafood and light dishesIn Original Wooden Case 100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky, which is essentially made from clone 4 from two separate blocks, clone 6 and clone 337, is another perfect wine from the Schraders. I suppose its a little boring to say, and perhaps I can be accused of creating unrealistic expectations on the part of readers, but this is as great as Cabernet can be. Tasting like a first growth Pauillac, the wine is