Shafer Vineyards • Napa Valley, California
Shafer’s Hillside Select is the iconic flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley, a 100% estat…Shafer’s Hillside Select is the iconic flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley, a 100% estate-grown wine drawn exclusively from select, steep hillside blocks on the Shafer property. Typically aged around 32 month…Learn More »
$400
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
98
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Dark, saturated fruit powers this 2018 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, pouring out layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry compote wrapped in cocoa, tobacco, mint and bay leaf. The palate is plush yet tightly controlled, with muscular, fine-grained tannins, great freshness and a long, savory finish that shows hints of earth and spice, promising huge reward for patient cellaring.
Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter; braised short ribs; rosemary and garlic lamb chops
Shafer’s Hillside Select is the iconic flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley, a 100% estate-grown wine drawn exclusively from select, steep hillside blocks on the Shafer property. Typically aged around 32 months in 100% new French oak, it’s known for its powerful yet polished style, with deep black fruit, chocolate and mineral complexity, supple but ageworthy tannins, and a long track record for extraordinary cellar longevity.