Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a sleek, Oakville-sourced Napa Cabernet crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown. Rated 95 points by James Suckling, it shows plush dark plum and black cherry fruit, cocoa notes and silky tannins with a smooth, lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar short-term.

James Suckling | JS 95
Published: Aug 15, 2025

A beautiful, luscious, easy-sipping red that goes deep in red and black fruit on a silky texture. Dark plums, black cherries, dark chocolate, cocoa and hints of red flowers, iron and graphite. Soft, resolved tannins and a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.

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Crafted by Schrader Cellars winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, Double Diamond is a truly captivating Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from exceptional vineyard lots, exclusively in Napa Valley’s renowned Oakville district. Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon is ready to enjoy now and will continue to evolve over the next 3-5 years.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.8% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2023
Oak: Aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, comprising 52% new French oak and 48% second-use Schrader Darnajou French oak
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Farming: Sustainable farming certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Selected vineyard lots from Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA, with the majority sourced from Oakville and a portion from Wappo Hill
Harvest: 2023 vintage; exact harvest dates not confirmed
Vinification: Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown from selected Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard lots. Barrel-aged to integrate concentrated dark-fruit flavours with spice, refined tannins and a silky texture. The wine displays aromas of black cherry, dark plum, graphite and violets, followed by blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, cedar and baking spice on the palate.
Winemaker: Thomas Rivers Brown
Region: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California, USA

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1 hour
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, roast beef, braised short ribs, roast lamb, venison and aged hard cheeses.