Joe Gillies

9.2

Decanted for 30 minutes. Big dark fruit, bbq grilled meat, a touch of charcoal, and vanilla. Good but definitely a level below the Shafer Relentless in quality. — 6 years ago

gino CapitalG

Round Pond Wine & Olive oil educator/sales

9.8

As good as wine can get real rich and layers of great dark fruit. Super thick like the relentless from Shafer. Big and bold but mid tannins. Drank with my dad and we were very happy gents. And Julie had a glass too. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

Still needs a big decant, 2-4 hours
Good but not seeing the 100 points Parker gave it. Actually 3 hours at most, starts to die after that.
I’d put put it behind the 05 Shafer & 05 Vineyard 29 Estate which were 99 points, — 7 years ago

John Sweeney

10

As good as Napa Cab gets! — 8 years ago

Eric L.

8.9

Another nice California Sangiovese. Lots of leather and smoke. Less bright red fruit and acidity than the Shafer Firebreak Sangiovese I opened last week, and consequently this was not quite as food-friendly. Still pretty enjoyable. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.7

My WOTN but others preferred Katrina or Shafer. I loved the elegant approach., complex nuances and bog finish. Drink them now if you have them But can easily be cellared a little longer. I think it's at it's peak right now. — 9 years ago

with Christine

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9.3

This reminds me of the very best versions of Shafer SLD cab (now One Point Five). It seems to be at peak, but I expect it should stay there for several more years. — 9 years ago

Denise Collins

9.0

This wine is so soft and mellow. It has aged very well. The nose is overwhelmingly floral; crushed rose petals, violets, and chamomile with a palate of stewed red fruit, raisin, anise, and pine. — 9 years ago

Olya S. Troxel

9.5

New project of Doug Shafer and Elias Fernandez. Beautiful Malbec - full body, lots of character, still young, probably needs more time, but definitely age worthy! Coffee beans, mocha, milk chocolate covered cherry, vanilla, sandalwood. Layers of complexity! Needs time to open up. Velvety finish. — 10 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.3

Another amazing red! Soft, yet it just keeps kicking. Last time I had one like this it was over $100. It was the Shafer Reserve Cab. 2010. — 11 years ago

with Trey

Mike

9.3

A hidden gem. Same vineyard (and grapes) as Shafer Hillside Select. Deep berry, hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Great way to watch The Players. — 6 years ago

leon egozi

9.6

WOTN tied with a 1999 magnum of Shafer hillside select which I didn't get a picture of!😡 — 6 years ago

Cory Fosdyck

9.8

On a night where we opened Colgin, Harlan, Shafer, Schrader, Imsignia, Carter & Caymus SS this bottle stole the show for me. — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

9.2

A Parker 98+,
Just arrived Wednesday so maybe a little bottle shock still🤷‍♂️. 91.5% of the fruit was old vine from 1961. 96% Cabernet 2 & 2 malbec, Merlot. Definitely taste the black cherry they talk about, completely different from the Napa juice I've been drinking
Love the color, I'll give the next bottle the Shafer 4 hour decant — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.4

American Sangiovese!
As I recall, Shafer tried something similar with Firebreak. I loved that (past tense as it is no longer produced), but this is better.
The nose is earthy, yet dominated with cloves and cinnamon.
On the palete, its tightly knit. The wine is precise and polished. Tannins are ripe and muscular. Lovely berries and black olives define the flavor profile. Finishes with sweet tobacco.
Because of its youth, this needs air. It's a beautiful example that should be left to stretch it legs for at least 2 - 3 more years. My rating does not suggest where the wine could go three years from now. Be patient. I expect great things going forward. @Martin G Rivard thank you so much. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

B

10

2013 Tyler Zotovich Family Vineyard Chardonnay. Drank at the D.R. concert. Interesting to try this alongside the Shafer Red Shoulder. This wine had beautiful apple and citrus on the nose and a pleasant acidity. Really nice. — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer. I don't know what more to say than I want to drink this every day. — 9 years ago

John Schlechter

9.3

Huge in your face licorice high alcohol fruit bomb from Doug Shafer — 9 years ago

Mike Davila

9.4

This wine has a minerality the others were lacking. Wonderful flavors, this wine defines what I want in a CdP, much like Shafer HSS does for a Napa Cabernet. The last vintage I bought was the 2007, and I need to rectify that. — 9 years ago

Carey Wintroub

9.8

This might just rival Relentless — 10 years ago

Paul K

9.2

Decanted for 5 hours on a lazy Saturday. It needed it. Good wine 91 - 92. For the price, I may choose differently given the choice between this and say a Shafer 1.5. — 6 years ago

Mono Head

9.0

this opened up even after 30 mins. It’s dry and light (particularly compared to the ca cabs that I like). I get a hint of coffee/espresso. The fruit is very nice. I like it but it’s nothing like the shafer select that I just had. That was amazing. — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.8

Old school mag,
Seen better corks but wine is great!
Just keeps getting better, wow wine
This was Shafer 2005 good!
One of those wines you wish you had another one of for tomorrow, — 7 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.5

24 barrels, en magnum what a wonderful tribute to John Shafer. Beautiful balance. Fruit still showing strong. — 8 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.5

This was by far one of the best barrel samples I tasted all week. Could be the auction winner this year. Won't be bottled for more than another year, yet showed a purity and elegance you just wouldn't expect from a barrel sample. Bright red fruit offset by wet earth, new French oak, and a core of clean, bright acidity. Pretty damn gorgeous, even with an exhausted palate. This will be an amazing treat for one very fortunate bidder. — 8 years ago

with Russell, Frank and 2 others

BRM

9.1

Reminiscent of Shafer Relentless. Becomes better the more you drink of it. Goes well with lamb. Just smooth throughout. — 9 years ago

Peter Molinari

9.3

One of the best representations of Sangiovese I've tasted outside of Italy — 9 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

10

I've had a perfect wine a handful of times. 2000 SQN Suey. 62 latour. 97 Gaja from 3L. 97 Shafer Hillside Select. This is at that level. Balance. Creamy. Expressive nose of sweet flowers, stone fruits and juicy raspberry blueberry vanilla, flint and the feeling you can only get from the hug of your mother. A wine at its peak. Embarrassed to enjoy this alone. But I will. — 9 years ago

Chip Krotee

9.4

2011 so I was a little skeptical, but from stags leap and a stones throw from The Shafer property. Tasted the deep, ripe berry on the nose followed by a complex mix flavors on the palate--rich and smooth. The finish was excellent and surprisingly long. 9.4 for me helped that it allegedly was secured for under $60. Won't disappoint if you can find. Delectable was out! — 9 years ago

Edward Shaughnessy

9.2

Delicious. Even better the next day. Nothing like an afternoon port by a fire on a snowy day. — 10 years ago

with Ellen