This is the "signature" Cabernet from Shafer.  It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with cassis, char, graphite, slight blueberries and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice texture.  On the palate, this is tasty.  Flavors of cassis, slight blueberries with a touch of tobacco, spice and char.  Long finish.  This is drinking well if not yet at peak.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  It is great on its own and would work well with foods.  A nice choice with a slow cooked Pot Roast.   

Great showing for this bottle.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, black cherries, graphite, baking spice, and cigar box.  Full bodied.  Medium to firm tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is intense, deep and delicious.  Almost seamless texture.  Flavors of cassis, tobacco, spice and char.  Long finish.  Delicious on its own, this will work with a lot of foods.  Of course, fatty meats but how about Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.  This is not yet at peak but getting close.  Drink  over the next twenty years.