2014 Schrader Cellars GIII Beckstoffer George III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

(95 points) Outer quote mark The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon GIII is a 213-case cuvée aged in the same manner as the other wines, for 20 months, but in this case in 90% new Darnajou and 10% new Taransaud barrels. Readers will note that the percentage of the coopers varies depending on the vineyard selection. This is an inky blue/purple wine with fabulous crème de cassis notes, spring flowers, a medium to full body, supple tannins and a more fruit-forward, luscious and precocious style than usual. (RP) Inner quote mark (10/2016) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate