2022 Double Diamond Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend

品飲筆記：這支來自Oakville的經典拼配，黑莓與黑醋栗果實濃郁，上桌立刻能感受到黑巧克力、濃咖啡與些許石墨氣息。橡木帶來香草與烘焙香料，口中飽滿且層次分明，單寧結實但打磨得宜，餘韻厚實悠長。

酒莊與生產：雙鑽石（Double Diamond）為酒莊的高階拼配系列，強調產區表現與陳年潛力。酒款以Oakville優質園區果實為主，採小量分批處理，每一箱果實都經過嚴格挑選，目標是保留果香純淨與深度。

釀造與陳年：分批發酵並採用延長浸皮以抽取結構與色澤，陳年於優質法國橡木桶，帶來明顯但融合的烘烤與香草感。裝瓶前複合調和，讓酒體既有力量也能隨時間舒展。

葡萄園環境：生長於排水良好的Oakville土壤，日間溫暖、夜間涼爽，有助於果實累積濃郁風味與成熟單寧。葡萄園以限產管理、人工採收為主，保證果粒成熟一致與品質穩定。整體口感飽滿、適合搭配炭烤紅肉或靜待陳放慢慢開展。

Tasting note: A dense Oakville expression—ripe blackcurrant and cassis lead, followed by blackberry compote, dark chocolate and espresso notes. Savory graphite and cedar emerge on the mid-palate, with vanilla-spice from well-integrated oak. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with firm structured tannins and a layered, long finish.

Producer notes: From Schrader Cellars’ Double Diamond program, this proprietary red is built for power and longevity. Fruit is sourced from select Oakville sites, with meticulous selection in the cellar and small-lot handling to preserve purity and depth.

Winemaking notes: Fermented in small batches with careful extraction to balance intensity and structure. Extended maceration and maturation in premium French oak (notable new oak influence) deliver plush mid-palate texture and savory oak complexity. Bottled after careful blending to showcase Oakville concentration and age-worthiness.

Vineyard notes: Grapes come from warm, well-drained Oakville soils where daytime heat and cool nights promote ripe phenolics and concentrated flavors. Vines are managed for lower yields and hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and tannin maturity.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 15.4%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, graphite, vanilla oak, baking spices, firm tannins, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled or charred ribeye, Roast lamb or lamb goulash, Venison / game, Rich beef stews and braises, Aged hard cheeses (e.g. aged cheddar, pecorino), Dark chocolate desserts (bittersweet), Hearty Mediterranean dishes (tagine, roasted root vegetables)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 50%, Merlot : 25%, Cabernet Franc : 25%,

Winery

Schrader Cellars 是納帕知名的高階酒莊，專注於來自精選園區的濃郁且具陳年潛力的紅酒。酒莊以小批量釀造、細緻的釀酒工藝著稱，重視田間管理與桶陳，常以結構分明、單寧扎實的風格呈現產區特性。目前品牌亦在大型企業旗下運作，但仍維持高端產品線的製作標準。

Schrader Cellars is a high-profile Napa Valley producer known for concentrated, ageworthy red wines crafted from select vineyard sites. Focused on small-lot production and precise cellar work, the estate emphasizes vineyard expression, structured tannins and long oak maturation that yield wines built to age.