97 Pts “This is a fantastic new wine, with crushed berries, stones, and oyster shell with moss and pine needles. Full and linear, with agile acidity that gives the wine energy. It's salty and lively. So focused and mouthwatering. So attractive now, but will age beautifully. ”
— James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
96 Pts “A new wine from this team, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill comes from a famous site in the Stags Leap District and is all Cabernet Sauvignon. At a high level, Stags Leap is a slightly cooler region, and the wines shine for their complexity, and that's certainly the case here. Lots of cassis, violets, graphite, dried flowers, and spicy oak define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, has good acidity, some chalky tannins, and notable freshness and purity. The acidity is higher here, but this still brings plenty of classic Schrader opulence and texture.”
— Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com
96 Pts “Sourced from the DN2 block of this vineyard at the base of the Hartwell Estate, this wine is a true masterpiece of its terroir, exuding a sense of both richness and refinement. Full-bodied and commanding, it is layered with deep loamy earth notes and framed by fantastic savoury herb spices that add complexity and poise. A luxurious core of loamy earth, blue and black fruit notes, and sagebrush are supported by sinewy, well-integrated tannins.”
— Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter
95 Pts “Showy, with waves of cassis, plum pâte de fruit and blackberry preserves backed by licorice snap, roasted apple wood and cocoa. A nice, racy graphite spine provides necessary support. A hedonist's delight. Drink now through 2035.”
— James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
95-97 Pts “...gregarious scents of mulberries, redcurrant jelly, blackberry pie and cassis, plus hints of fragrant earth, bouquet garni, cumin seed, and pencil lead.”
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
