Shafer, Hillside Select other_regions The visit was capped off

The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

though as usual

This all-Grenache cuvée offers fudge-like density and rich tannins but also cooked

Shafer, Hillside Select other_regions The visit was capped off(15. 5% alcohol), Dark red with ruby tones. Musky aromas of mocha, coffee, leather, licorice, creosote and herbs. Juicy and intense but without the explosive fruit of the 2010; a touch of asparagus gives the wine a greenness in the middle palate but there's also plenty of supporting dark fruit and graphite minerality. Doug Shafer noted that this fruit was picked at up to 26 degrees Brix, but I still find it a bit light. Finishes with chalky tannins