1996 Shafer Hillside Select

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After a week of major booze intake decided to indulge in a nice bottle. Nose of ripe black fruits, cassis, spices, and cigar-box nuances. Huge concentration of above along with powerful structure on the palate. Has loads of fruit, tannins, and needs another 5-15 to peak. Another in a long line of kick-patootie Hillsides from Shafer in the 90s'. A solid 5-lapper. 96/93. 119 by the box. 14.2 alc. WW