This is a cabernet from California. Has a pure varietal fruit-driven quality on the nose. Dusty blackcurrant. The palate shows more sweet fruit characters with a slightly confectionary sweetness on the middle palate...Eminently drinkable red wine for current quaffing.

The 2018 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Colesworthy Beckstoffer Las Piedras is a bold and powerful expression of California Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown at an elevation of 1500 meters in the prestigious Beckstoffer Las Piedras vineyard, this wine exudes elegance and complexity. The deep ruby color allures with its rich hues. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of black currant, blackberry, and dark cherry, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and cedar. On the palate, this full-bodied wine delivers a seamless integration of flavors, with layers of ripe dark fruit, mocha, and earthy notes. The tannins are firm yet refined, providing a balanced structure and a long, lingering finish. This 2018 vintage is a testament to Schrader Cellars' commitment to producing exceptional wines that showcase the unique terroir of California. Enjoy now, or cellar for years to come.

The Acaibo 2017 is a bold and rich red wine from the prestigious Trinité Estate in California, USA. On the nose, this vintage offers intense aromas of dark berries, black cherries, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine showcases a deep ruby colour with a full-bodied structure and velvety tannins. Flavours of ripe plums, dark chocolate, and black pepper mingle together, creating a complex yet harmonious taste. The 2017 vintage has a long and lingering finish, leaving a satisfying warmth on the palate. This wine is a true representation of the exceptional terroir of California and is perfect for pairing with hearty dishes such as beef stew or grilled steak. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to fully appreciate its potential.

This Merlot blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the exotic tradition of dark rum barrel aging, resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Dark ruby red in color, it opens with rich, sweet aromas of blackstrap molasses, sweet vanilla, mocha, cocoa powder, maple, tobacco leaf, spiced rum cake, anise, black cherry, and dark plum. Ripe, concentrated flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, spiced rum cake, molasses, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices, sweet oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate carry through to a long, lush, and sweet finish. A superb accompaniment to Caribbean rum cake, pasta Bolognese, Korean short ribs, Jamaican jerk chicken, spicy coconut curry, dark chocolate, brie with fig jam, and a white sandy beach at sunset.