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Schrader Cellars Unveils 'Vintage of a Lifetime' Wines

11/10/2025

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Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker for Schrader Cellars, continues to elevate Schrader Cellars' reputation with wines from the To Kalon Vineyard.
The 2023 vintage is hailed as potentially the "vintage of a lifetime," with bottlings including TKS, Monastery Block, and Heritage Clone.
The Heritage Clone bottling features low yields and intense flavors, reflecting Mondavi's legacy.
Recent replanting in the Monastery Block aims to enhance quality and solidify Schrader's Napa Valley status.

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Story summary

Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker for Schrader Cellars, continues to elevate Schrader Cellars' reputation with wines from the To Kalon Vineyard.
The 2023 vintage is hailed as potentially the "vintage of a lifetime," with bottlings including TKS, Monastery Block, and Heritage Clone.
The Heritage Clone bottling features low yields and intense flavors, reflecting Mondavi's legacy.
Recent replanting in the Monastery Block aims to enhance quality and solidify Schrader's Napa Valley status.