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  • Country ranking ?

    236
  • Producer ranking ?

    19
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

On a cold day in January 1983, Doug Shafer entered the family winery for the first time as winemaker. The future of Shafer Vineyards was an unknown back then. Doug’s father, John Shafer, had produced his first wine, 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon, which been on the market about 18 months. Even though it would go on to win accolades, it took a long time to get our first Cabernet any attention. For the father-and-son team it was the start of a working ...

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Tasting note

color

Full, Purple and Clear

ending

Long and Round

flavors

Blueberry, Earthy, New-oak, Balsamic, Cassis and Chocolate

nose

Intense, Complex and Seductive

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, High alcohol content, Medium tannin, Multi-dimensional, Developing, Full-bodied, Elegant, Fresh, Full, Dry and Sweet tannins

Verdict

Outstanding

Written Notes

Good looking normal size bottle and in an perfect condition. Colour is purple, and looking clear and full. On the nose it is intense, seductive and complex. The taste is full, fresh, elegant, perfumed, and dry, high alcohol content, with medium tannin, with sweet tannins, and high in acidity, full-bodied, with multi-dimensional structure and developing. On the palate it is layered and has cassis, chocolate, earthy, blueberry, new-oak and balsamic flavours. The finish is long and round. This wine is outstanding. I paid around 50-100€ a bottle. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 10-15 years, decant at least 30min before tasting and this is not a good invest wine. Good value for money. I do recommend.

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Origin

Napa, Napa Valley
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