Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - 2005 (750ml) Sonoma County I clearly underrated this wine

I clearly underrated this wine from barrel

and 1% each of Petit-Verdot

I must offer a word of advice: don’t dare ignore the brilliant Zinfandels and Chardonnays that Cabral turns out

and modest alcohol (13

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Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - 2005 (750ml) Sonoma County I clearly underrated this wineThe 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select continues to put on weight, and displays a Bordeaux like personality because of the vintages cool growing season. A black purple color, stunningly sweet fruit, and a gorgeous bouquet of underbrush, forest floor, creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, and toasty barrique are found in this ripe, full bodied, deep, stunningly well balanced, substantial wine with undeniable complexity as well as richness. It is