TOP SCORE FOR SCHRADER "OLD SPARKY" At the 2007 Wine Spectator New York Wine Experience, the 2005 Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon "Old Sparky" was selected as the top scoring wine (by a double digit margin) for the crowd of 1,000+ wine aficionados at the Wine Spectator Editor’s Choice blind tasting. An especially high honor considering the experience of the wine tasters and the outstanding quality of the competition.

2005 SCHRADER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

Rated 94 Pts. Exotic spicy, toasty, cedary oak turns taut, with firm, chewy, loamy earth, currant, anise, sage and mineral flavors that are tightly wound. Finishes with full-bodied tannins that beg for short-term cellaring. (James Laube, Wine Spectator)

2005 SCHRADER CABERNET SAUVIGNON CCS, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

Rated 95 Pts. Dark and intense, with firm, structured currant, black cherry, blackberry and spicy, cedary flavors that provide backbone and depth. Young and tight, this needs time, revealing an elegance and refinement on the finish. (James Laube, Wine Spectator)

Rated 94 Pts. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon CCS, which is clone 4 from block C1, displays a bit more depth and tannic structure. Its inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by sensational aromas of crème de cassis, scorched earth, acacia flowers, licorice, cedar, and grilled meats. Pure, full-bodied, and powerful, it should hit its prime in 4-5 years, and last for 25. (Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate)

2005 SCHRADER CABERNET SAUVIGNON RBS, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

Rated 94 Pts. Young and vibrant, with tight, zesty layers of wild berry, currant, hazelnut and nutmeg scents that are firm and compact. Finishes with a rich, plush texture. Has great complexity and depth. (James Laube, Wine Spectator)

2005 SCHRADER CABERNET SAUVIGNON T6, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

Rated 97 Pts. Powerful, dark, superrich and deeply concentrated. Massive yet elegant, with a dense core of mocha-laced currant, blackberry, wild berry and toasty, cedary oak. Finishes with a long, intense and persistent finish. (James Laube, Wine Spectator)

Rated 95 Pts. The dense purple-colored, more powerful 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 (clone 6 of Cabernet Sauvignon) offers notions of sweet cassis interwoven with charcoal, spring flowers, and toasty oak. Ripe, opulent, fleshy, and full-bodied, it is surprisingly approachable for a 2005, and should drink beautifully for two decades. (Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate)

2005 SCHRADER CABERNET SAUVIGNON "OLD SPARKY", Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

Rated 96 Pts. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky is a fabulous effort. Dense purple-hued with sweet, smoky, blackberry, cassis, roasted meats, toast, and licorice, it possesses tremendous texture, a sumptuous mid-palate, and a stunning finish. It will provide immense pleasure for two decades. (Robert M. Parker, The Wine Advocate)

Rated 95 Pts. This has beautifully integrated fruit and oak, with pure, ripe, spicy currant, plum and black cherry fruit, shaded by toasty, spicy, cedary oak. The tannins are ripe and fine-grained, and the finish sails on, notably elegant, refined and sophisticated. (James Laube, Wine Spectator)