This is indeed quite a lovely old school rioja, the nose awash with savoury leafy tones, tobacco and warm earth, dried plums and unfortunately the coconut dill of american wood....very refined palate, mid-sized, fluent and sweet n sour throughout, delicious peat moss and mud tones, plenty of dried fruit, however a creaminess to the texture and a splash of cedar on the finish detracts from its otherwise unmistakable beauty. I just can't help but feel this would be so much better without the american oak. I can only wait for the day all top riojan wines cast aside the shadow of their past, and believe wholesomely in the grandeur of their unique terroir. — 11 years ago
Z-Best!!! My personal fav of all time!!!! — 11 years ago
2002 SHAFER Cabernet Sauvignon
"Hillside Select"
Napa Valley, California
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Silky smooth.
Soft, lush tannins.
Dark, Black Fruit.
Blackberry and Blueberry Flavors.
All Elements in harmony.
Great Balance.
Extra long finish.
"Wine of the Night".
Still has another 5 - 10 years of life ahead. — 11 years ago

One of my Fav's of ALL time — 11 years ago
Añada 2007 de mi vino favorito all time. Tremendo año en Phelps y California. #BestWineEver — 11 years ago
1995 from Mag. A beast that evolved all night. — 11 years ago
Gamay all day, every day! With some aging on it. Good to drink, still good to keep. — 12 years ago
Sophia Primps
Still has wonderful fruit after all@these years. — 10 years ago