Shafer Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Shafer Vineyards
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Stags Leap District
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon,  Petite Verdot,  Merlot,  Malbec
Vintage	2021
Sku	39257
Size	750ml

  

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Shafer Vineyards represents an illustrious chapter in Napa Valley's viticultural history, dating back to 1880. Today, under the expertise of celebrated winemaker Elias Fernandez, who marks his 40th harvest on this historic property, the estate continues its legacy of excellence that began when John Shafer reimagined the hillside vineyards in 1972, planting them exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2021 One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes the elegance and power that has become Shafer's hallmark. The wine unfolds with luxuriant aromas of black cherry and crème de cassis, while fresh black plum and lavender mingle with savory herbs on the palate. Expertly integrated tannins provide the structural foundation for this age-worthy Cabernet, promising decades of graceful evolution.

More Cabernet-dominated, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five checks in as 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, and a splash of Malbec. It has incredible purity in its cassis, graphite, lead pencil, and camphor on the nose and a concentrated, medium to full-bodied, layered style on the palate that stays tighter and more compact than the TD-9.

Beautiful black and blue fruit on offer here with notes of violets, sea shell, iodine and graphite. Full-bodied, broad-shouldered and structured with super-fine and dense yet almost weightless tannins that push the depth of the wine, leading to a smooth, caressing finish. Try after 2026.

An excellent wine, still arguably a decent value in the context of Napa Valley Cab, Shafer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five features attractive aromas of ripe cherries, cedar and vanilla, plus hints of mocha and loam. Full-bodied, ripe and velvety, it offers more concentration, tannins and length than the winery's TD-9. The question consumers will have to answer is whether it is worth the step up in price.