William & Mary Wine Company

Shifflett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

9.413 ratings
9.56 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.4

Hats off to @Trent Fletcher for opening both the ‘14 and ‘15 William & Mary cabs in honor of their current release this week! Both were decanted for about 3hrs prior to consumption.

I love trying similar wines side by side. In comparison to the ‘15, after the decant, this was sweet red fruit all over the nose. Cherry liqueur, strawberry cream and cherries jubilee. Palate was balanced and very agreeable. Some cedar, licorice and rhubarb for a bit of spice.

Hats off to @Trent Fletcher for opening both the ‘14 and ‘15 William & Mary cabs in honor of their current release this week! Both were decanted for about 3hrs prior to consumption.

I love trying similar wines side by side. In comparison to the ‘15, after the decant, this was sweet red fruit all over the nose. Cherry liqueur, strawberry cream and cherries jubilee. Palate was balanced and very agreeable. Some cedar, licorice and rhubarb for a bit of spice.

Aug 18th, 2018
Brian Tuite

The tri-fecta!

The tri-fecta!

Jun 30th, 2018
Brent Clayton

Solid.

Solid.

Apr 21st, 2018
Carl Fischer

Inaugural release of this wine from an oak knoll vineyard and wowsah it is good! Decanted for about an hour and the wine is smooth and plush in the mouth. Huge red fruits - raspberries and black cherries, present but not overpowering tannins and a super long finish. This wine is my jam!

Inaugural release of this wine from an oak knoll vineyard and wowsah it is good! Decanted for about an hour and the wine is smooth and plush in the mouth. Huge red fruits - raspberries and black cherries, present but not overpowering tannins and a super long finish. This wine is my jam!

Dec 30th, 2017
Brian Tuite

Fabulous! Call me a fanboy. With Flannery Wagyu Filet and Prime Hangers.

Fabulous! Call me a fanboy. With Flannery Wagyu Filet and Prime Hangers.

Sep 3rd, 2017
Brian Tuite

This doesn't suck! OMFG Will!

This doesn't suck! OMFG Will!

1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2017
Robert Henalt

Dark rich inky color. Plum dark berries. Medium tannins. Nice long finish. Wow

Dark rich inky color. Plum dark berries. Medium tannins. Nice long finish. Wow

May 7th, 2020
Trent Fletcher

One of my favorite single vineyard Napa Cabs! Red fruit driven with such purity in the fruit; cherry liqueur; rich and velvety sweet tannins; light cocoa mid palate and finish; delicious!

One of my favorite single vineyard Napa Cabs! Red fruit driven with such purity in the fruit; cherry liqueur; rich and velvety sweet tannins; light cocoa mid palate and finish; delicious!

Jul 26th, 2019
Brian Messineo

Decanted for 6 hours and what a wine. Cherries and blackberries with nice rustic tannins on the finish. This was great and will be even better with a few more years on it. Very impressed.

Decanted for 6 hours and what a wine. Cherries and blackberries with nice rustic tannins on the finish. This was great and will be even better with a few more years on it. Very impressed.

Jan 21st, 2018
Brian Messineo

Brian had this 3 years ago

Brian had this 3 years ago

Dec 12th, 2020