1997 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
| Quantity Available | 1 in stock |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Style | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Bottle Condition | Normal |
$398.00
1 in stock
Description
Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, USA 1997AG 92+ | ANTONIO GALLONIBright saturated ruby to the rim. Brooding blackberry, dark cherry and licorice aromas show both medicinal and superripe aspects. Rather suave and tight-grained on entry, then high-pitched, thick and very sweet--in fact almost liqueur-like--in the middle, conveying a slightly chunky character to its dark fruit and licorice flavors. Huge material here but still a bit unevolved and hard to warm to. I wanted more shape, clarity and elegance but this wine, amazingly, still needs time. Finishes with big, chewy tannins. This bottle was a bit less plush than the one I tasted in 2016 as part of an extensive vertical tasting at Shafer Vineyards but appears to have a considerably longer life ahead of it. |
RP 96 | Robert ParkerBright saturated ruby to the rim. Brooding blackberry, dark cherry and licorice aromas show both medicinal and superripe aspects. Rather suave and tight-grained on entry, then high-pitched, thick and very sweet--in fact almost liqueur-like--in the middle, conveying a slightly chunky character to its dark fruit and licorice flavors. Huge material here but still a bit unevolved and hard to warm to. I wanted more shape, clarity and elegance but this wine, amazingly, still needs time. Finishes with big, chewy tannins. This bottle was a bit less plush than the one I tasted in 2016 as part of an extensive vertical tasting at Shafer Vineyards but appears to have a considerably longer life ahead of it. |
