Schrader Wappo Hill Vineyard WH Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750mL

Schrader Wappo Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
750mL | Napa Valley, CA | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | 14.5% ABV (approx.)

Process & Profile

Crafted from 100% Clone 685 Cabernet Sauvignon, the Schrader Wappo Hill Vineyard 2022 bottling represents a premier expression of Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. The vineyard’s gravelly clay-loam soils and ideal sun exposure deliver rich, concentrated fruit with stunning balance and complexity. Aged in 100% new French oak barrels from Darnajou and Taransaud, this wine offers luxurious structure and polished character under the guidance of acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blackberry, red cherry, briar, dried rose petal, dusty earth, and warm baking spices

• Palate: Full-bodied with dark fruit depth, ripe blueberry, loamy earth, fennel, and graphite

• Finish: Long and polished with vibrant acidity, firm tannins, and layered herbal and mineral notes

What Makes It Special

• Sourced from Wappo Hill Vineyard, first planted in 1969 in the iconic Stags Leap District

• Made exclusively from Clone 685 Cabernet Sauvignon

• Aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels

• Crafted by renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown

• Limited production showcasing Napa’s power and elegance

How to Enjoy

Best served decanted at cellar temperature (around 60°F) in a large Bordeaux-style glass. Ideal pairing includes grilled lamb, dry-aged steak, or wild mushroom risotto. Drink now or cellar 10–15 years for added complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a single-vineyard wine?
   Yes, sourced exclusively from the historic Wappo Hill Vineyard in Stags Leap.

2. What makes Clone 685 special?
   It produces deeply colored wines with expressive fruit, firm tannins, and age-worthy structure.

3. What food pairs well with it?
   Hearty red meat, roasted vegetables, or truffle dishes enhance its robust profile.

4. Is this wine age-worthy?
   Absolutely—expect it to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years.

5. How does it compare to other Schrader wines?
   Wappo Hill highlights finesse and minerality, distinct from Schrader’s To Kalon power and opulence.