2001 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stag's Leap

(91 points) The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap, which was showing brilliantly after bottling, continues to develop nicely. While it is tempting to say it is fully mature, the wine’s beautiful balance and graceful elegance suggest it could easily last another decade or more. A dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by notes of wood smoke, black currants, tobacco leaf and loamy soil undertones in this medium to full-bodied, delicious, complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Advocate # 195
Jun 2011