William & Mary Wine Company
Shifflett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Looking forward to the next release!
Looking forward to the next release!
Jul 19th, 2020
Another wine I was introduced to by Monica Stevens of 750 wines. The Shifflett Ranch and Vineyards is situated at the end of Darms Lane in the Oak Knoll AVA of Napa Valley.
William & Mary Wine Co. is the creation of Will Segui and his wife Mary. The fruit is sourced from the Shifflett Vineyard, where Will’s mother-in-law is a Shifflett and the family has owned the property since the late 1940s. It’s worth noting that Will has been the only employee of @riversmariewines for many years. He has long run the operations there along with being an understudy of Thomas Rivers Brown. Needless to say, I was excited to finally taste the wine.
The 2016 William & Mary Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon Shifflett Vineyard displays enveloping aromatics of cassis, blueberry, tobacco, earth, pen ink, and meat. There’s a beautiful interplay between its juxtaposition of vibrant flavor intensity and mellow demeanor, which exemplifies just how balanced the wine is. After several hours decanted the darker, secondary notions of graphite, cocoa powder, creosote, and espresso continue encroachment on the palate in an almost infectious manner. There’s a tightness to the wine that almost surprises because of how immediately approachable it is. Have no doubt it will benefit from years in the cellar, but damn, if it’s not delicious now.
Another wine I was introduced to by Monica Stevens of 750 wines. The Shifflett Ranch and Vineyards is situated at the end of Darms Lane in the Oak Knoll AVA of Napa Valley.
William & Mary Wine Co. is the creation of Will Segui and his wife Mary. The fruit is sourced from the Shifflett Vineyard, where Will’s mother-in-law is a Shifflett and the family has owned the property since the late 1940s. It’s worth noting that Will has been the only employee of @riversmariewines for many years. He has long run the operations there along with being an understudy of Thomas Rivers Brown. Needless to say, I was excited to finally taste the wine.
The 2016 William & Mary Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon Shifflett Vineyard displays enveloping aromatics of cassis, blueberry, tobacco, earth, pen ink, and meat. There’s a beautiful interplay between its juxtaposition of vibrant flavor intensity and mellow demeanor, which exemplifies just how balanced the wine is. After several hours decanted the darker, secondary notions of graphite, cocoa powder, creosote, and espresso continue encroachment on the palate in an almost infectious manner. There’s a tightness to the wine that almost surprises because of how immediately approachable it is. Have no doubt it will benefit from years in the cellar, but damn, if it’s not delicious now.
Still too young at this moment. Everything there is in order I just prefer a little age
Still too young at this moment. Everything there is in order I just prefer a little age
Aug 7th, 2022
2016. Very tasty cab. Bold, with acidity, almost effervescent. Low tannin. But the Costco cab we blind tasted was a surprising rival in quality!
2016. Very tasty cab. Bold, with acidity, almost effervescent. Low tannin. But the Costco cab we blind tasted was a surprising rival in quality!
Mar 3rd, 2021
Way too much wax! But great Mag other than that. Glad I held it longer than my first bottle. Much better than the Proprietary blend.
Great finish as it opens up, definitely reminds me of Rivers Marie Lore & Herb Lamb
Wish I had bought more, 16 no where to be found now
Way too much wax! But great Mag other than that. Glad I held it longer than my first bottle. Much better than the Proprietary blend.
Great finish as it opens up, definitely reminds me of Rivers Marie Lore & Herb Lamb
Wish I had bought more, 16 no where to be found now
Needed a couple hours to open up then really shined. Certainly convinced me to buy some 2017 when it gets released
Needed a couple hours to open up then really shined. Certainly convinced me to buy some 2017 when it gets released
Sep 29th, 2019
Because everyone knows I love achingly young Napa Cab
Because everyone knows I love achingly young Napa Cab
Feb 26th, 2019
Red currant and cedar, pencil lead, layers of flavor. Too young, but couldn’t help myself from trying a bottle 😍
Red currant and cedar, pencil lead, layers of flavor. Too young, but couldn’t help myself from trying a bottle 😍
Dec 3rd, 2018