The medium dark ruby/plum-tinged 2003 Firebreak offers up a fragrant perfume of strawberries, kirsch, leather, earth, herbs, and spice. Spicy on the tongue, with a lovely texture, fine purity, and good length, it can be enjoyed over the next 4-5 years. Shafer Vineyards, one of the most impeccably run wineries in the world, is a wonderful family operation that deserves all the success they have earned. (Release date 3/06) Tel. (707) 944-2877; Fax (707) 944-9454

The fully mature 2002 Firebreak reveals notions of strawberries, cherries, loamy soil, and tar. Medium-bodied and food-friendly, it is best drunk over the next 1-3 years. Shafer Vineyards, one of the most impeccably run wineries in the world, is a wonderful family operation that deserves all the success they have earned. Tel. (707) 944-2877; Fax (707) 944-9454