Double Diamond Oakville - Schrader

Double Diamond Oakville - SchraderThe Double Diamond Oakville - Schrader captures the essence of the great Napa Cabernet icons and presents itself in the glass in a bright ruby red with a dense core and a delicate purple shimmer at the rim. Even with the first swirl, the enormous intensity of this single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville becomes apparent. On the nose, it unfolds a complex bouquet of ripe black cherry, dark sweet cherry and juicy cassis. Warm nutmeg spice, fine cedarwood and a hint of vanilla from the barrique join in. Subtle notes of mocha, tobacco leaf and graphite are reminiscent of the great wines from the Oakville region. Light nuances of dried herbs, bay leaf and a hint of violet lend additional depth and finesse to the nose. On the palate, the Double Diamond Oakville - Schrader is powerful, concentrated and yet astonishingly silky. The fruit of black cherry, blackberry and ripe plum spreads juicily across the tongue. The tannin structure is dense, ripe and finely polished, with a firm but never harsh grip. The acidity remains precise and supports the high alcohol content of 15.5 percent by volume with remarkable balance. The texture appears creamy and dense without sacrificing elegance. Warm spice notes of nutmeg, clove and a touch of cocoa combine with cedarwood, roasted notes and a hint of espresso. In the long finish, mineral impressions from the riverside terroir emerge, along with a touch of pencil shavings and a fine hint of smoke that lingers for minutes after the sip. Typical of high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon from California, this wine shows a structured, powerful yet polished style. Oakville in the Napa Valley enjoys a warm climate with cool influences from nearby river courses and fog. This combination yields grapes with intense ripeness, dense aromatics and yet clear structure. The site shapes the wine with a mix of dark fruit richness, noble spice and a striking yet elegant presence. As a single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, the Double Diamond Oakville - Schrader brings the strengths of this grape variety into the glass in exemplary fashion. Powerful tannins meet ripe fruit, while the wine always exudes finesse. Perfectly ripe harvested grapes allow for deep aromatic density that continues to unfold in the glass with exposure to air. The diversity of aromas is particularly beautifully expressed in these typical impressions: Dark cherry, black cherry and cassis Blackberry, ripe damson plum and a hint of blueberry Nutmeg, clove, fine vanilla and noble roasted notes Cedarwood, tobacco leaf and a hint of cigar Graphite, pencil shavings and subtle mineral nuances With its expressive profile, this wine is ideal for sophisticated moments of enjoyment. Those who appreciate the strengths of a great Napa Cabernet will find here a dense, concentrated yet finely balanced interpretation of the Oakville terroir. For choosing the perfect moment, this wine offers numerous options: As a soloist on a quiet evening with a large red wine glass With a festive dinner featuring a fine meat course As the highlight in a discerning wine tasting group As a powerful gift for connoisseurs of intense red wines For long-term cellaring in a well-tempered wine cellar With an ageing potential of up to twenty years from the vintage, this Cabernet continues to evolve over time. Mature aromas of leather, truffle and dried fruit become more pronounced with increasing bottle age and complement the already impressive primary fruit. In this way, the wine accompanies demanding collectors over many years. Production of the Double Diamond Oakville by Schrader The grapes for this wine come from selected parcels in Oakville, one of the most renowned districts in the heart of the Napa Valley. The climate is characterized by warm days and cool nights, plus the influence of river-adjacent sites that provide light breezes and freshness. Gravelly, well-drained soils with portions of sand and clay force the vines to develop deep roots and yield concentrated grapes with intense aromatics. Schrader works with careful yield control and consistent selection in the vineyard. Harvest is carried out in several passes to bring only perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon grapes into the cellar. Selective hand-picking consistently removes inferior berries before the grapes are gently placed into small containers. This keeps the harvested fruit intact and allows it to bring its full potential into the fermentation vessel. In the cellar, gentle processing follows, with destemming and careful crushing. A brief cold soak before fermentation extracts the first color and aroma compounds from the skins. The actual alcoholic fermentation takes place under temperature control in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness, fruit and structure clearly. Several punch-downs of the cap extract color and tannin in a controlled manner, thus creating the basis for the dense structure. After fermentation, the wine ages for about nineteen months in small oak barrels with a capac...