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.

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

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

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