Reviews
Technical Details
- Blend98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec
- WinemakerElais Fernandez
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- VineyardEstate and Borderline vineyard
- Farming MethodSustainable
- Aging/Cooperage20 months in 60 gallon French oak barrels (100% new Allier and Troncais)
- Brix at Harvest23.5-25.8
- Release Date03/15/21
- Alcohol15.3%
Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five 2018
“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is brilliant.” -- Jeb Dunnuck. So brilliant in fact that it clocked in as his #36 top wine of all of 2021! But Jeb was not the only one who flipped for the 2018, so did Virginia Boone!“The wine is hugely structured and grand.” -- Wine Enthusiast.
There's little we can probably say that you don’t already know about Shafer and winemaker Elias Fernandez’s drop-dead sexy, powerful wines, are we right? Well, how about this? Did you know Doug Shafer has a podcast? It’s a hoot to listen too - check it out HERE or wherever you get your pods!
But, back to the REAL important thing -- we will SELL OUT of this, quick, so please jump on it! 2018 is a fine vintage here in the verdant Napa Valley (we finally got some rain last night!) and this wine will simply knock you out. Lush, deep, but with a terrific freshness and floral lift that makes this, by far, the best version of this wine I have ever tasted. With a finish that goes on forever and a distinct graphite and roasted coffee flavor that lingers on the tongue. It can be enjoyed RIGHT NOW but we have a sneaking suspicion that this will be hanging on for 20+ years. We agree with Jeb Dunnuck..."brilliant”!!
PAIRING IDEAS: Fall is here pretty much, so get your braise on! Slow-roasted beef, with buttery noodles on the side, yes! Don’t use the Shafer for the wine in the recipe though, unless you’re a true lavish gourmand. We’d guess you’ve got something else to cook with! DRINK that Shafer!
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Why not listen to Doug’s podcast? Here’s the link again. Other good ones in this realm are “Drinking on the Job” with John Coyle, and “I’ll Drink to That!” with Levi Dalton. Enjoy!