Shafer Vineyards : TD-9 2019

Tasting Notes and Serving Tips for Shafer Vineyards TD-9 2019

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a deep garnet hue with purple highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with aromas of red and black fruit, notably cherry and plum. Notes of spice, lavender, and dried herbs round out this aromatic bouquet.

Palate
On the palate, this wine is rich and energetic, supported by ripe tannins and a fine structure. The finish lingers with elegance.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, roasted lamb dishes, and poultry in sauce. It also goes very well with aged cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

TD-9 2019 can be enjoyed now or cellared for later tasting. It is best served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

A Napa Valley Red Wine Celebrating the Pioneer Spirit of Shafer Vineyards

The Estate

Founded in 1972 by John Shafer, a former publishing executive in Chicago, Shafer Vineyards now spans around 240 acres of vineyards located in the Stags Leap District and other areas of Napa Valley. Doug Shafer runs the estate, while Elias Fernandez, winemaker since 1994, celebrates his fortieth harvest at the estate in 2024. Since February 2022, the estate has been owned by Shinsegae Property, a subsidiary of the South Korean Shinsegae Group. A pioneer in sustainability, Shafer Vineyards became in 2004 the first winery to be fully powered by solar energy.

The Vineyard

The grapes for TD-9 2019 come from several plots located in the Stags Leap District, in Yountville, and in the foothills of the Vaca Mountains. These hillside vineyards benefit from a natural amphitheater of dry, rocky hills, creating distinctive microclimatic conditions. The soils and exposure of these sites allow optimal ripening of the Bordeaux varieties that make up this blend.

The Vintage

The 2019 vintage in Napa Valley benefited from ideal conditions with a long, sunny summer. This favorable weather allowed the grapes to develop excellent color concentration while building aromas and flavors of great purity and elegance.

Winemaking and Aging

After winemaking, TD-9 2019 was aged for 20 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels, 100% new, sourced from the Allier and Tronçais forests. This extended aging allows for harmonious integration between fruit and oak, while developing the complexity of this California wine.

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon (54%)
Merlot (26%)
Malbec (20%)