
Red wine
Shafer Vineyards, Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
RRP £300
I can’t get to grips with this nose: sweet, juicy red berry top notes, then some Christmas fruit. It seems very evolved, an impression that is carried through on a meaty, savoury palate. The tannins are fresh, open, fine and juicy; the palate all deep dark layers. Is it a bit hot on the finish maybe? This was the first time they filtered less, Shafer says. ‘There’s a hint of riding the edge of ripeness.’
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
0%
Drink dates
2020 - 2030
Origin
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Napa Valley AVA
Area
Stags Leap District AVA
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere