Shafer Vineyards
Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Strong menthol on the nose and palate - happy birthday, Frank!!
Strong menthol on the nose and palate - happy birthday, Frank!!
Jul 2nd, 2016Wet vintage leading to a very expressive wine. Deep concentrated color, this wine has seen quite a bit of skin contact. The aromas are filled with jammy red and black fruits. The mouth feel is pleasing and lush. Requires rich, fatty foods, but not because of its tannins or dryness. This wine coats your mouth with fruit flavor, which is surprising for what is now a 17 year old wine. At its peak from now (2015) until 10 years possibly. Tasted May 2015.
Wet vintage leading to a very expressive wine. Deep concentrated color, this wine has seen quite a bit of skin contact. The aromas are filled with jammy red and black fruits. The mouth feel is pleasing and lush. Requires rich, fatty foods, but not because of its tannins or dryness. This wine coats your mouth with fruit flavor, which is surprising for what is now a 17 year old wine. At its peak from now (2015) until 10 years possibly. Tasted May 2015.
May 13th, 2015Alcohol overly apparent, great structure, Brett adds good complexity
Alcohol overly apparent, great structure, Brett adds good complexity
Mar 13th, 2021This 100% cab delights and surprised. Reminiscent of classic Bordeaux profiles with a dry, layered finish. Round mouth feel with plum, cocoa and oak (cedar even).
This 100% cab delights and surprised. Reminiscent of classic Bordeaux profiles with a dry, layered finish. Round mouth feel with plum, cocoa and oak (cedar even).
Jul 13th, 2018