Collectors Lot 228
SHAFER WINES
6-750 ml bottles each – 18 bottles totalÂ
Celebrating 30 years of consistent quality and both critical and commercial success, this family run winery remains one of the most admirable operations in California.Â
Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 2005
Always 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new French oak for a whopping 32 months, it boasts a gorgeous track record dating back to the early nineties, and just about every recent vintage has flirted with perfection This wine continues to put on weight, and displays a Bordeaux-like personality because of the vintage’s cool growing season. A black purple color, stunningly sweet fruit, and a gorgeous bouquet of creme de cassis and toasty barrique are found in this ripe, full-bodied, deep, stunningly well-balanced, substantial wine with undeniable complexity as well as richness. RP 97
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Shafer Merlot 2006
The dark ruby/purple-colored wine is 84% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc and exhibits fleshy, red and black currant and bay leaf characteristics. Medium-bodied with sweet tannin, it should drink nicely for a decade.Â
Shafer One Point Five 2006
The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2006 offers delicious red currant and black cherry fruit interwoven with notions of loamy soil and spring flowers. It is an elegant, stylish effort to enjoy over the next 10-15 years.
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