Shafer Vineyards
One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Big, jammy black crunchy blackberry, acid well intact...def tobacco...went great with big bold bolognese dinner...
Big, jammy black crunchy blackberry, acid well intact...def tobacco...went great with big bold bolognese dinner...
Nov 21st, 2018Crimson red with a deep and dark ruby core. Some damp forest floor, cassis, light barnyard and bramble notes on the nose. Moderate tannins (7/10) with dark fruits and dark cocoa. Some light truffles and earthy mushrooms. Full bodied and moderate plus to long finish with some light minerality in the finish. Drink till 2021.
Crimson red with a deep and dark ruby core. Some damp forest floor, cassis, light barnyard and bramble notes on the nose. Moderate tannins (7/10) with dark fruits and dark cocoa. Some light truffles and earthy mushrooms. Full bodied and moderate plus to long finish with some light minerality in the finish. Drink till 2021.
Jul 31st, 2016Nicely aged and well made Napa Cab. Not improving at this point and preferred my bottles from a couple years ago. Drink up and enjoy.
Nicely aged and well made Napa Cab. Not improving at this point and preferred my bottles from a couple years ago. Drink up and enjoy.
Jul 17th, 201610 years, at its peak. Restrained for Napa and evolves in the glass. An hour to open up really maximizes it.
10 years, at its peak. Restrained for Napa and evolves in the glass. An hour to open up really maximizes it.
May 11th, 20162006 vintage enjoyed Feb 2018, let it breathe, nicely aged!
2006 vintage enjoyed Feb 2018, let it breathe, nicely aged!
Feb 24th, 2018