The California Wine Tasting Notes
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SHAFER, RED SHOULDER RANCH CHARDONNAY 2019
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Lush aromatics fill the glass with white flowers, lemon zest, honeysuckle, clove, and flint. There is a rich balance of liveliness and density in the mouth with abundant flavors of apricot, white melon, grapefruit peel, ripe pineapple, and minerality, with a beautiful finish that goes on and on.
SHAFER, TD-9 2018
Composition
56% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec
Tasting Notes
The 2018 is an aromatic feast of summer berries, rose petal, rhubarb, raspberry, and black cherry jam. In the mouth this racy red blend is all juicy, briary red and black berry fruit that’s spicy and energetic with a structure of ripe tannins and a long, plush finish.
SHAFER, ‘ONE POINT FIVE’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
Composition
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Tasting Notes
2018 One Point Five is aromatically bright and overflowing with elegant, energetic flavors of red summer berries, black cherry, rose petal, and red and black plum, along with mocha, cinnamon, and spices. The seamless, silky tannins create a lush mouthfeel now and hold the promise for more riches to come with careful cellaring.
SHAFER, NAPA VALLEY, 'RELENTLESS' SYRAH 2014
Composition
86% Syrah, 14% Petite Sirah
Tasting Notes
The elegant offers a wealth of aromas and flavors – black plum, herbs, grilled game, vanilla, leather, herbs, river stone, and spice. The richness, balance, and vibrancy of the wine is mouth- filling and soul-satisfying on every level with ripe, silky tannins that offer the promise of greater pleasures with years of cellaring.
SHAFER, NAPA VALLEY, "HILLSIDE SELECT" CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
The 2017 is our 35th vintage of Hillside Select and this release more than earns its place in this classic, elegant lineage. In the glass you’ll find rich, opulent aromas of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry, rhubarb, rose water, and espresso. The mouth is a juicy, energetic cascade of summer bramble fruit, cassis, black licorice, red plum, fresh cracked pepper, and baking spice with a lengthy, compelling finish.