92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR.

93 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The beautiful 07 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five exhibits a dense purple color; gorgeous perfume of boysenberries and black currants; voluptuous texture and impressive purity.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Shafer Merlot is dark and muscular, with blackberry and graphite aromas; concentrated black cherry and mocha fruit; shows notes of roasted herb, with a hint of game.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER JR. The '06 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet is dark ruby/purple-tinged, offering delicious red currant and black cherry fruit; elegant and stylish effort.

95 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 is easily Shafer's greatest Merlot ever; certainly its richest, with fabulously concentrated blackberry, cherry, licorice, chocolate and cinnamon spice flavors.

92-94 ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '05 Shafer Relentless offers classic cassis, blackberry and peppery meatiness of this blend; beautiful; full-bodied; firme tannins; gorgeous concentration.

100 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '04 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet is tremendous in cassis, black currant and mocha flavors; soft and gorgeous enough to drink now; should age well for 20 years.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Rich, deep and complex with a complex mix of currant, dried berry, anise, sage and mineral.

94 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '06 Shafer Red Shoulder Chard is a compelling, layered wine whose tropical fruit, mineral, buttered toast and creme brulee flavors are in near-perfect harmony and balance.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '04 Shafer Merlot is soft and drinkable now, but rich and sweet in tannins that frame cherry, currant, cola, licorice and vanilla flavors; Will reward cellaring thru 2011.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The 03 Shafer Hillside is a big, rich, bold and expansive style, with tiers of dense currant, mineral, earth, black cherry, anise and cedary oak; flavors intense and concentrated

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Shafer has ripe, juicy plum, blackberry & wild berry fruit; lively, plush, well-proportioned and highly distinctive, finishing with a burst of fruit and toasty oak.

95 PTS Wilfred Wong. A fantastic blend that explodes with outstanding ripe fruit aromas. Delivers well on the palate.

A big wine,Shafer Merlot is always a mouthful; ripe, smooth, and elegant, with a big finish.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Ripe and fruity, with attractive plum and cherry notes that progress to more depth and complexity; the flavors in the '92 Shafer Cabernet fold neatly into a smooth finish.

100 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '02 Shafer Hillside Select is one of the world's greatest Cabernet Sauvignons; perfect, incredibly flamboyant and aromatic; possesses phenomenal intensity.