2010 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
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Friday, February 14, 2020 - Pop and pour; the first half of the bottle was out of the decanter and followed over 1h45. Cork barely showed any age though the wine was definitely lighter around the edges.
Aroma was more concentrated from standard cab stems than the Somms, which gave a weaker nose and much shorter finish. Dust and must on the nose, along w watery blackberry, red plum, aged cedar and a hint of anise.
While the wine seems to be fruit-dominant, this quickly shows a heavy coating of dust that lingers over the mid-to-back palate, revealing layers of depth and complexity beyond the more prominent black cherry. We caught tobacco, chocolate, and even cola late into its 40+ second finish.
Drinking the remaining portion out of the bottle, the fruit was brighter and more ripe than from the decanter; it easily seemed to be 5 years younger than the decanted wine, while losing no sense of elegance.
Really impressive from a challenging year. I won’t decant my remaining 2 bottles, which can last another 3-6 years, but I’d personally drink within 1-3.
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