TN: 2009 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

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  • 2009 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (2/12/2016)
    Decanted. First glass, this was tight and the nose was faint. Strong tannins and long finish. Ager, too young. Walked away and came back 2 hours later. Wow. Wine had totally transformed. Asian spice, symphony on the nose. Balanced, silky. I’ll hold my other bottle for several more years - probably another 5-10 years from peak. (96 pts.)

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#2

Thx for trying this out! I am looking forward to the day I pop mine open!

#3

Thanks for the note! I have a few of these in the Cellar and am trying to stay away for at least 10 years or so.

Appreciate the update!

#4

Still sipping on this. BIG wine. LOTS of life ahead.

#5

Scott, we’re drinking a 2006 tonight paired with Flannery’s NY strips and it’s simply mahveleous.

#6

Nice, great combo!