showing a subtle salinity to its redcurrant and raspberry flavors
Nothing is out of balance in this explosively rich
One of the most awesome young reds I have ever tasted
One of the finest Sloans made to date
Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this hugely delicious wine" - Wine Advocate
Shafer Hillside Select 1997 750mL US Red showing a subtle salinity to"An absolute blockbuster of a wine, the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is still youthfully purple hued and has awesome aromatics of sweet currants, minty herbs, tobacco, and lead pencil shavings. This full bodied, concentrated Hillside Select is cut from the same cloth as the 2002 and is opulent, has sweet, velvety tannins, flawless overall balance, and an incredible finish. It certainly has another 10 15 years of longevity, but this clearly