TN: 2004 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

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  • 2004 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (2/19/2011)
    My first 04 SHS. This is outstanding. Dark purple in color with expressive nose. Blackberry, currant and graphite with a touch of expresso. Seemless as it moves through the mid palate. Almost like waves and it slides into a velvety long finish. This really hit it’s peek with 3 hrs of being open. Tannins were well integrated. This is the total package. Drink now with a few hours of air or hold another year or two. (96 pts.)

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My WOTY so far…

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Fred,

Thanks for the note.

Tried one just after release (always good at that point) and hid the rest away so I would not be tempted. May have to unearth one soon.

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Fred,

Thanks for the great note. I have had 2 bottles during the last 2 thanksgiving dinners and I agree with you that it is an excellent wine. I have several more bottles and planning on not opening them for a few more years.

I am looking forward to when the 2007 is released.