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Red - Fortified
2005 Shafer Firebreak Dessert Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Stags Leap District
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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europat55 wrote: 89 points
July 15, 2020 - Nose: 89 Palate: 88
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lolo66 wrote: 90 points
October 8, 2019 - Kind of enjoyed this in moderation. serious alcohol, but went really well with flourless chocolate cake. Made for each other. In the end, wouldn't buy, but glad to taste
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rpenn77 wrote: 94 points
January 23, 2011 - I noticed a creamy mouthfeel with a definite vanilla flavor. This was the perfect finale to great dinner party with friends. This wine was a big hit!
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Rubanyi wrote: 94 points
May 17, 2010 - Tasted at winery with chocolate truffles. Have to say one of the best ports we've tried. Big taste with soft balance on long smooth finish.
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ajaffee wrote: 94 points
May 2, 2010 - Sweet creme de casis and strawberries. Not syrupy nor cloying. Wonderful port.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red - Fortified
- Producer Shafer
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Firebreak Dessert Wine
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Stags Leap District
- UPC Code 013528600027
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 73 (58%)
- Consumed 52 (42%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Beet salad & chicken parm.Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerShafer
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationStags Leap District
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