Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Beckstoffer To Kalon RBS 2012

98 points Robert Parker: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard RBS, which is also from Clone 337 but from different blocks on the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, saw oak with 90% new Darnajou and 10% new Taransaud. This wine seems slightly more expansive, shares the black ruby/purple color with all of it siblings, and has a boatload of crème de cassis, incense, licorice, graphite and vanilla along with plenty of spice box and forest floor. This is a killer, full-bodied, super-duper, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 20 years. (Oct 2014)"

97 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Brilliant dark ruby red, deep core, purple hues, brightening on the rim. Sweet tobacco, cassis, notes of liquorice, cedar and olives, some bourbon vanilla, spices, a very multi-faceted bouquet. Juicy, elegant and powerful, refined light caramel notes, a refined acidity, salty finish, fine nougat in the aftertaste, ripe cherries, very good length, sweet finish, already drinking well, with further ageing potential, great, intense. (drinking/storing +30). (10/9/23)"

97 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Mouthfilling, fleshy and flashy, with layers of opulently textured, sweet lush fruits, silky tannins and a long, ripe, black and blue fruit filled finish. While quite young, this is already a stylish treat to enjoy. (Feb 2016)"

96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is another wine endowed with fabulous overall balance. Hints of blueberry pie, jam, mocha, sweet spices, violets and lavender open up in the glass. Even with all of its obvious intensity, there is a translucence and weightlessness to the 2012 that is utterly mesmerizing. The RBS is rich and powerful, but never heavy. Schrader's RBS is Clone 337 Cabernet, which often yields perfumed, supple Cabernets. Drink: 2017-2032. (Dec 2014)"