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2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
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Vintage and Production Notes
Release Date: September 1, 2020
Vineyard Location: 100% Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyards in Stags Leap District including the vineyard blocks Sunspot, John’s Upper 7, Venado Ilegal and Firebreak.
The 2016 Growing Season: Plenty of rain in winter and spring ended a series of drought years and kicked off a long, warm growing season that produced clusters of fruit with deep color, pure flavors, and enticing aromas.
Varietal Composition: 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Brix at Harvest: 24.0° - 26.0°
Cooperage: 32 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais)
Alcohol: 15.5%
Release Date: September 1, 2020
Vineyard Location: 100% Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyards in Stags Leap District including the vineyard blocks Sunspot, John’s Upper 7, Venado Ilegal and Firebreak.
The 2016 Growing Season: Plenty of rain in winter and spring ended a series of drought years and kicked off a long, warm growing season that produced clusters of fruit with deep color, pure flavors, and enticing aromas.
Varietal Composition: 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Brix at Harvest: 24.0° - 26.0°
Cooperage: 32 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais)
Alcohol: 15.5%