A little short on the finish
wild strawberries and bramble
an opulent “sweet” center and notes of crème de cassis
finishing very long and very layered
with terrific energy
Shafer 2017 Hillside Select Stags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes_Merlot A little short on the98 Points Jeb Dunnuck In the running for the wine of the vintage, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is an incredible success and offers more depth, opulence, and purity than just about every other wine out there. Revealing a dense purple color as well as a killer nose of blueberries, chocolate covered cherries, scorched earth, tobacco, violets, and exotic spices, it hits the palate with full bodied richness, a seamless, pure, incredibly