William & Mary Wine Company

Shifflett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

9.414 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Brian Tuite

Looking forward to the next release!

Looking forward to the next release!

Jul 19th, 2020
Isaac Pirolo

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.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2019
Ed Chin

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
Rob N
9.4

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
Paul T- Huntington Beach

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

Feb 7th, 2020
Grant Everett

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
Doctor No

Because everyone knows I love achingly young Napa Cab

Because everyone knows I love achingly young Napa Cab

Feb 26th, 2019
Brendan Baker

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
Brian Messineo

Brian had this a year ago

Brian had this a year ago

Oct 4th, 2022
Brian Messineo

Brian had this 2 years ago

Brian had this 2 years ago

Feb 17th, 2022