Shafer makes it look so easy to produce these lush, massively textured Cabs. This baby has polished flavors of cassis and cherry so rich that they practically overwhelm the powerful tannins. It will certainly be succulent now with a juicy T-bone but is clearly a cellar candidate. However, age will rob it of the robust, juicy fruit of youth.——S.H.(10/1/2004)—— 94