Shafer, Hillside Select other_regions_italy which displays pronounced undergrowth and

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

The linear backend is clearly in need of time to flesh out but the underlying material is clearly here to allow that to happen

Alcohol level

The wine's tonality is dark and thick

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Shafer, Hillside Select other_regions_italy which displays pronounced undergrowth and(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