Sipping Fine Wine

10

To me Shafer is among the worlds best wineries. Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak. Vivid deep purple color, and outstanding aromas of red/black fruits, cherries and blackberries, with hints of cedar, floral oak & spice. Tasting this wine was absolutely magnificent, concentrated dark berry fruit flavors, spices, leather and oak, exploding on my palate. Soft velvety subtle tannins provide a nice deep lingering finish. Truly an outstanding Cab, one of the best. If you can find yourself a bottle, do not hesitate. Should last at least 10 more yrs. — 3 days ago

Andy Hock

9.0

Black cherry, rhubarb. Cloves and cinnamon. Pretty friggin delicious, still has years to go... if you're into that kind of thing. 😉 — 4 days ago

Mike

9.5

Poetry. Smooth as silk. Deep and dark. Drink some more, this is not a lark. Always ❤️ the 🇨🇦 👍🏼🍷🔥🥊 — 5 days ago

Clive McNish

9.3

This was a good decision. Cork was dry and broke up but after filtering and decanting there were great ageing Cabernet aromas right from the outset. Initially some raisiny flavours masking the fruit and depth but after an hour this was top notch. Loads of dark fruit and baking spice with oak and lavender. The palate is strong but smooth and a delicate floral note appeared after a time. Nicely mature and well worth tasting if you find a bottle from this vintage. — 11 days ago

Mike

9.3

A hidden gem. Same vineyard (and grapes) as Shafer Hillside Select. Deep berry, hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Great way to watch The Players. — 4 days ago

Rob Sternthal

9.6

9.3 my butt! This wine is soooo good. No more being made though. Gotta go T5! — 18 days ago

Bree Falcon

9.1

More Sweetie style then Snugs. Drier, not fruity or jammy. More balanced / tasty as it opens, more personality, more to it, softens. Double aerated. Needs to breathe. “Currant & cassis blended with an intriguing minerality. The palate bursts with notes of cassis, chocolate, tobacco and herbs. The middle palate is thick and coating and the wine seems to expand as the velvety, yet firm, tannins carry the fruit flavors into a long and lingering finish.” — 3 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.3

Ready. Opaque. Nice acids, some minerals. Good strong nose, full bouquet. — 11 days ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

Really love this wine. It followed several significantly aged French Grand Crus. Just a big robust Cab with black fruit and cognac hints. — 9 days ago

Mike

9.5

If there’s a bustle in your hedge hog, don’t be alarmed now...love Lede. Love 🇨🇦. Boom@🥊💣🔥 — 4 days ago