Shafer 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside   

Wine Advocate
100 Points
2016 Shafer Vineyards • Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
Very deep, vibrant purple-black colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select strides confidently out of the glass with expressive notions of blueberry preserves, Black Forest cake, cassis and cedar chest with touches of pencil lead, licorice, violets and sandalwood plus a an exotic waft of Indian spices. The rich, densely packed, full-bodied palate is at once thrillingly hedonic and perfectly poised, featuring a rock-solid frame of firm, exquisitely ripe tannins and tons of freshness, finishing epically long and with stunning opulence. Bravo! Drink Date 2022 - 2062. Lisa Perrotti-Brown 13th Feb 2020