Schrader Cellars, LLC
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Double Diamond "B2 Bomber""
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 48
Vintage: 2009
Schrader Cellars, LLC
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
“This Cab is THE BOMB!” says Fred Schrader
… and he would know.
In this blend, specially crafted for the
Premiere Napa Valley 2011, Fred and his
phenomenal winemaker Thomas Brown are
delighted to present a Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon that can only be described as a
fruit-bomb—loaded with complexity, palatecoating
texture, and evocative red and black
fruit characters.
Primarily from the B2 Block of the esteemed
Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard with a bit
of Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard fruit thrown
in the mix, the 2009 Double Diamond “B2
Bomber” delivers amazing depth and represents
the best this consumer price-friendly
Cabernet program has to offer.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Schrader Cellars, LLC
Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Thomas developed an interest in wine while attending the University of Virginia.
Following his interest, Thomas moved to the Napa Valley in the mid-1990s and expanded his knowledge of wines from all of the great wine regions of the world while working at All Seasons Wine Shop in Calistoga. Taking his passion to the next level, Thomas began his winemaking career at Turley Cellars, famed producer of California Zinfandels, in the late 1990s.
In 2000, Thomas joined the Schrader Cellars team as winemaker and today crafts a brilliant portfolio of classically styled, single-vineyard, estate wines from the Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast. In 2003, Thomas founded his own wine project, Rivers-Marie, with his partner Genevieve Marie Welsh, where he crafts beautiful wines that speak of the land and conditions that created them
Country born: United States
Education: Thomas attended University of Virginia.
Thomas began his winemaking career, learning on the job as Assistant Winemaker at Turley Cellars, famed producer of California Zinfandels, in the late 1990s.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Honors / Awards:
Most recently, Thomas made history as the youngest winemaker to score two perfect 100 point scores from Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate, for the 2006 Schrader CCS and 2006 Schrader “Old Sparky” Cabernets Sauvignons. Education - Thomas attended University of Virginia.
Winemaking Philosophy:
When asked how he defines great wine, Thomas responds, "I can't really define it, but I know it when I taste it."
Tuscany Restaurant
7325 Shelby View Drive
Midvale UT 84047
801-277-9919
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Tuscany Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 16 (2012) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| ROY Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 16 (2012) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Diamond "B2 Bomber" | 15 (2011) |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Far Niente | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
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