Fredrik Finn

9.2

Fine intensity of developed aromas with a defined ripe and autolytic complexity. Primary red apples, raspberries, lemon and orange fruit drops, secondary aromas of nougat, hazelnuts, butter, toast and a chalky, oyster shell minerality.
High acidity, medium - body. A creamy, peristant mousse and linear acidity drives the palate. Intense presence on the mid palate with characters of red apples, fruit drops, coffee beans and chalk. Medium + lenght finish that lacks some dimension and lenght to compete with the best. — 5 years ago

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. — 7 years ago

Marc vanholst

8.9

Unfortunately this bottle has had its best time. Still ok but not tops. — 8 years ago

Justin Anthony

10

best glass of wine i've ever had — 9 years ago

Sean Isbell

9.6

Best I've ever had — 9 years ago

with Kimberly

Michael Xu

9.0

The waiter said its the best champagne in the world. No comments. — 10 years ago

LM Segal

9.2

Far from my best ever CSS but possibly infanticide...all the elements of a 95+ wine unfairly opened before its time. — 11 years ago

Scott Raney

10

Sophisticated and absolutely delicious. Best use of oak I've tasted in Napa Cab. — 11 years ago

Earnestine Harrison

9.6

Great cab. Best I've had in a long time. — 12 years ago

Mike Trupiano

9.5

One of the single best California Cabs I have ever had — 13 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.3

Had an op to re-buy at $115 and wanted to check in on the 2006. What a nice rendition. Perhaps not the best vintage overall, but in really great shape right now with the typical tobacco aromas. Needless to say, I am buying more — 5 years ago

Roberto Ortiz

9.8

Rioja alta’s best!!! — 6 years ago

Julian Gross

9.2

Unbelievable cab, perfect pairing with an excellent steak at one of the best chop houses in the country — 7 years ago

Marc vanholst

9.1

At 63 years of age it still displays some freshness - it’s best days are nevertheless over. — 8 years ago

Erynn Menefee

9.6

This was the best Cabernet I have ever had! It was very smooth and had great body to it. — 9 years ago

Kurt Winrich

9.2

The best wine I've ever had. But not because it tastes better than anything I've had; because of the guys I'm sharing it with. — 10 years ago

with Mike

Francesca Filippini

9.4

Perfectly balanced, well integrated, and pairs best with good conversation. Even for an Italian, this Tempranillo gives any Nebbiolo a run for its money. — 11 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.5

1994. Best Tig I have ever had. Smooth as silk, well integrated tannins. Mature cherry and great acidity. — 11 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

10

I think the 2013 will be the Best Yet from Belle Glos! It needed a little time to open up, But is is a Beauty! Loaded with Fruit, great Balance and Acidity. This is a Winner! I give this a 96 + Rating. It will not disappoint anyone. It's 6pk time here.. Bravo! CB — 12 years ago

Nataly Gamboa

9.7

This makes me a happy girl! One of my best friends. — 14 years ago

John Kartunen

9.1

So yummy that it would best with less of a chill than most. Ripe cherries and cedar, structured — 6 years ago

Fredrik Finn

9.2

As the summer is slipping out of our hands, its time to to pop those complex reds that we’ve been lastning for. Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the best cooperatives in the world and its 2016 Barbaresco is a solid proof of that statement.
Restrained at first and needs a couple of hours in the decanter to reach its climax. True to its provenance its clasically crafted, and puts up complex profile of red cherries, rose hip, strawberries, spice, bitter orange and a volatile dried floral lift over a canvas of wet soil.
An offensive approach on the palate with a high acidity and a generous portion of mouth coating tannins that is well accompanied by a pronounced fruit profile with an evolving finish. Very good indeed, but is a couple of level behind to reach the higher tiers. — 6 years ago

Julian Gross

9.2

This is just a delicious brut rosé, really one of the best out there that isn’t four figures...beautiful fruit that melts on your tongue, just excellent — 7 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

Tasted blind. Reddish tawny, translucent and old looking. Awesome nose. Notes of leather saddle, pencil lead, currants, cherry, soil, and some toasted hickory. All guessed 61 Bordeaux. This got better through the night and was at its best in the last glass. — 8 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Ridge Wine Dinner. Almost opaque. Flamboyant nose with notes of black cherry, blueberry, light smoke and walnuts. Still primary. Great finish with perfect balance of fruit, structure and acidity. For me this was the best of the 95/05/12 MB lineup. Needs time. — 9 years ago

D G

9.7

Best Bordeaux I’ve ever had — 11 years ago

Matt Willette

10

It's my birthday, let's celebrate with the best! — 11 years ago

Mark Osmers

9.5

Much more smokey than the 2007. One of the best reds worldwide — 12 years ago

Nikki Harding

9.3

Clean, crisp, best served chilled! — 13 years ago

Matt Young

10

As always, this is the best. 2011 and still my favorite. Hasn't changed. — 13 years ago