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The August 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part II
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Lot 795
Estimate: $1,100
OWC. Heavily cracked wax capsule.
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92 RP "Spicy, cedary, unsmoked cigar tobacco, blackcurrant, sweet cherry and vanillin notes are present in the 1990 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select, along with loads of fruit, a monolithic, plump, rich, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a good finish." 92 RP ...aromatic intensity and complexity...sweet scents of red and black fruits, spicy oak, roasted herbs, toast, and vanilla jump from the glass...full body, great fruit extraction, plenty of glycerin, and chewy, gorgeously-proportioned, supple, rich flavors...
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92 RP "Spicy, cedary, unsmoked cigar tobacco, blackcurrant, sweet cherry and vanillin notes are present in the 1990 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select, along with loads of fruit, a monolithic, plump, rich, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a good finish." 92 RP ...aromatic intensity and complexity...sweet scents of red and black fruits, spicy oak, roasted herbs, toast, and vanilla jump from the glass...full body, great fruit extraction, plenty of glycerin, and chewy, gorgeously-proportioned, supple, rich flavors...
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
California's most prestigious wine region, celebrated worldwide for opulent, structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Diverse soils and mountain-to-valley-floor sites yield wines of remarkable ripeness, power and longevity.
A Napa AVA famed for supple, elegant Cabernet marrying power with a velvety, refined texture.
