2012. Sampled it for the RIMS 2018 conference. Expensive but completely worth it. Very smooth & fruity & reminiscent of a red blend (but a nice one!). — 8 years ago
Leather and sous bois and one brambles. Lovely and balanced. Still solid. Buy. — 10 years ago
Well rounded and balanced. 19 years has made this one delicious. — 10 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry notes. Fair amount of acidity. Paired well with baked salmon. — 11 years ago
My reading speech for itself. I enjoy it very much — 12 years ago
I was a strict pinot grigio drinker and never used to enjoy red wines until I tried this one. — 14 years ago
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
Great hints of spice, mocha and chocolate. Enjoyed it so much I finished it and needed a second bottle! Haha — 9 years ago
I like this one. Not too sweet — 10 years ago
One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 10 years ago
Always a great one, especially for Thanksgiving! — 11 years ago
Spicy, soily like the aroma of fresh dirt & chocolate sprinkles. I just enjoy this wine. — 11 years ago
Only one word: phenomenal! — 13 years ago
Jeff 9 me 9.7 — 8 years ago
Smooth, full bodied wine. — 9 years ago
For centuries now, the luscious, bright, all-encompassing delight of Champagne has been used to toast happy occasions. Often times a decent bubbly does the trick, but other times, something grander deserves to be poured.
Dom Pérignon (named after the monk who put Champagne on the map), a 2000 vintage. It's the kind of Champs one drinks upon making the decision that wine is not just a hobby, not just a passion, but a career. — 10 years ago
Delicious! Very fruity and a mouthful! Yum — 11 years ago
One of the single best California Cabs I have ever had — 13 years ago
Rick Baraff
That’s some nice drinkin’ stuff (circa 2017). Thanks to the local somm, Steve, at our Whole Foods for the recom... it was their last bottle and he sacrificed. — 7 years ago