Schrader Cellars, Mount Veeder Winery | Two Great Vintages, Two Iconic Producers: A Journey from the Valley Floor to the Highest Peaks of Napa

Schrader Cellars, Mount Veeder Winery | Two Great Vintages, Two Iconic Producers: A Journey from the Valley Floor to the Highest Peaks of Napa

Description:

The wines of Schrader Cellars and Mount Veeder Winery, together, represent the range and diversity of a unique slice of Napa Valley microclimates and terroir from the valley floor to its highest peaks through the lens of a shared commitment to intuitive and exceptional wines.

Schrader Cellars' Old Sparky is one of Napa Valley's most coveted wines. Crafted by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and composed of the finest barrels in any given vintage, this wine represents the pinnacle of quality and the epitome of famed To Kalon in the heart of Oakville.

The 2013 and 2014 vintages represent two of the very best across the last two decades and are drinking beautifully right now, showcasing the harmonious marriage of fruit, tannins and structure with a strong core tempered by elegance and a full bloom of fruit.

From the gravel and clay alluvial soils of To Kalon nestled at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountain range, we take a journey 1,500 feet up - along windy roads and through thick wild forest, to the stunning estate vineyards of Mount Veeder Winery, where this trailblazing winery has crafted wines with altitude for more than 50 years.

The Reserve Red is the winery's flagship bottling, comprised of different blends of the classic red varieties each vintage, with the core of each vintage remaining our estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2013 and 2014 vintages are in their prime drinking windows. Both showcase a nervy structure, finely developed tannins, and rich fruit with notes of earthy currant, fragrant anise and savory notes of cedar, bay and mint.

With more than a decade's worth of aging, these magnums can be enjoyed now but will also continue to evolve and age gracefully for at least another decade.

Highlights:

• (2) 1.5-liter magnums of Schrader Cellars library wine

• (2) 1.5-liter magnums of Mount Veeder Winery library wine

Wine:

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - Mount Veeder Winery, 2014 Red Blend, Reserve - Mount Veeder

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - Mount Veeder Winery, 2013 Red Blend, Reserve - Mount Veeder

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - Schrader Cellars, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon - Oakville

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - Schrader Cellars, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon - Oakville

Donor Estimate of Fair Market Value: $4,370.00