Schrader Cellars – GIII Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa Valley USA

Schrader Cellars GIII Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 is a Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, produced from Pure Clone 337 and aged 20 months in rare Darnajou French oak barrels.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pure Clone 337
• Region/Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2010
• Aging: 20 months in rare Darnajou French oak barrels
• Special Note: Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard; winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Cabernet Sauvignon

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark blue and black fruit lead into exotic spice, leather, licorice, herbs and a subtle menthol note. The palate is plush and concentrated, with firm tannins and fresh acidity providing structure and balance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A focused Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard
• Pure Clone 337 gives the bottling a clearly defined vineyard-and-clone identity
• Concentrated dark fruit is balanced by firm structure and savory detail

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured Rutherford vineyard-designate wines
✓ Fans of limited-production Schrader Cellars bottlings
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, low-tannin reds