The 2022 Shafer Vineyards TD-9 is a red proprietary blend hailing from Napa, California. Comprising 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot, this wine is a testament to the rich viticultural tradition of the region. Aged in 100% new French oak, the TD-9 offers a complex array of flavors and aromas that have garnered praise from critics.

Jeb Dunnuck describes the wine as "juicy, lively, medium to full-bodied" with "pretty red and black fruits," complemented by "fine tannins" and a commendable finish, giving it a score of 90. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded the TD-9 a score of 91, noting its "full-bodied and velvety-textured" nature, with a balance of "vanilla and spice shadings" and "cherry fruit."

Wine Enthusiast's Elaine Chukan Brown was particularly impressed, granting the TD-9 an excellent score of 95. She highlights the wine’s "full-bodied while refined" character, with "aromas and flavors of cassis, ripe blackberries," and an "expressive finish of graphite and warming spices."

Antonio Galloni of Vinous finds the wine "pretty," noting its "crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, and sweet spice tones," and gives it a score of 90. Wine Spectator, awarding a 91, describes the wine as "crowd-pleasing," with "copious boysenberry and blackberry puree notes" and a "generous finish."

The Wine Independent gives the TD-9 a score of 93, praising its "deep garnet-purple color" and "notes of crème de cassis, prunes, and blueberry preserves." The wine's "approachable tannins" and "perfumed lift" on the finish are also highlighted.

With over 10,000 cases produced, the 2022 Shafer Vineyards TD-9 is expected to be widely available, offering both complexity and accessibility to wine enthusiasts.