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B-21 Top Recommendation
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Easily one of the most revered estates in all of California wine, Shafer is synonymous with Napa Valley, and particularly the striking (and strikingly expensive) Pritchard Hill terroir, Of course, the towering Hillside Select is an original California luxury blue chip, but we've always loved it's baby brother, the One Point Five, for its ability to translate the heart and soul of this remarkable estate for a fraction of the price of the Hillside.
"The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is stellar ... It’s a gorgeous bridge into the flagship Hillside Select." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
By first indications, the 2023 Napa vintage is shaping up to be one for the ages, so it's no surprise to see this Napa icon shining brightly once again. "Deep, pliant and resonant in the glass," the One Point Five nails the quintessential character of the 2023 growing season with real style and distinction, resulting in rock-solid press led by a 96-point review from Jeb Dunnuck, who calls it a "classic, serious wine" that even touches on a bit of Pauillac spirit for a sterling, benchmark display of Napa Cabernet brilliance. |
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A bigger, darker Cabernet Sauvignon in the lineup, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five offers blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth, and cedar pencil notes that all shine beautifully. It's full-bodied and has a rich, layered, elegant mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. This classic, serious wine from this team deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will have 25 years or more of longevity. Drink 2029-2049.
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2025)
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is stellar. Deep, pliant and resonant in the glass, the One Point Five has so much to offer. Dark plum, blackberry, menthol and espresso all build effortlessly in the glass. It’s a gorgeous bridge into the flagship Hillside Select.
94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Nov 2025)
Generous and perfumed with aromas of blackberry confit, violets, licorice, cigar box and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with a densely packed mouthfeel and refined, polished tannins. A well-made and classy wine with plenty to offer. Drink or hold.
94 points, Ryan Montgomery, James Suckling (Sep 2025)
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