Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon TD-9 Napa Valley 2022

95 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$85 list] A full-bodied while refined Cabernet Sauvignon, the TD9 cuvée delivers the strength and generosity so characteristic of Shafer wine. Aromas and flavors of cassis, ripe blackberries, and freshly cracked pine fill the mouth leading into a lengthy and expressive finish of graphite and warming spices. (Dec 2024)"

94 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "Rich mulberry and raspberry fruit mingle with toasty cedarwood. Medium-bodied with a firm bed of fine-grained tannins, it delivers crunchy red fruits layered with savoury cardamom and coriander accents. As it evolves, more savoury notes of pine forest emerge, complemented by vanilla-laced cherry wood. The supple fruit is beautifully balanced by a well-integrated framework of acid tension, lending freshness and structure. Drinking Window: 2025-2034. (Feb 2025)"

94 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "So full-bodied, broad and ripe-tasting. It gives a mouthful of indulgent fruit flavors on an agreeable texture. Moderate to full tannins lift dark plum, dried cherry, subtle vanilla bean and cocoa accents. Drink or hold. (9/19/24)"

93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2022 TD-9 is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, notes of crème de cassis, prunes, and blueberry preserves jump from the glass, giving way to touches of candied violets, Chinese five spice, and incense. The full-bodied palate offers nicely managed, approachable tannins with a lively line cutting through the rich black fruit preserves flavors, finishing with a perfumed lift. Drink: 2025-2040. (Jan 2025)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "[$85 list] This lets copious boysenberry and blackberry puree notes glide through, while melted licorice, sweet toast and warmed fruitcake accents fill in through the generous finish. A crowd-pleasing style. Drink now through 2031. (4/30/25)"

91 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Named for the tractor acquired with the original property in 1973, Shafer's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon TD-9 blends fruit from the estate with purchased fruit to provide an entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 100% new French oak, it does offer plenty of vanilla and spice shadings to balance the cherry fruit. Full-bodied and velvety-textured, it offers plenty of pleasure for what amounts to a fair price within the Napa scheme of things. Drink: 2025-2035. (Oct 2024)"

90 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon TD-9 is a pretty wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit and sweet spice tones are nicely lifted. This is an especially delicate, aromatic Cabernet Sauvignon that shows the lighter structure of the year. Drink: 2025-2030. (Dec 2024)"

90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2022 TD-9 checks in as 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Malbec, and the rest Petit Verdot. It has a juicy, lively, medium to full-bodied style to go with pretty red and black fruits, some spicy wood and floral notes, fine tannins, and a great finish. (Jan 2025)"