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Hillside Select is sourced from a collection of 14 small vineyard blocks planted within an eons-old amphitheater-like structure of rock and volcanic soil that surrounds the winery. Thanks to scant soil nutrients and moisture, yields at harvest are meager and the berries are small, about the size of blueberries. This Stags Leap District site’s combination of rugged, arid soil and climate results in lush Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with dark color and intense, classic flavor.
"Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select comes bounding out of the glass with gregarious scents of creme de cassis, warm black cherries, plum preserves and Indian spices with hints of lilacs, garrigue, stewed tea and cigar box plus a waft of charcuterie. Full-bodied, rich, boldly fruited and wildly decadent, it has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing with loads of earthy and savory layers. Drink 2021 - 2050.
98+ points.
(Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate, October 2018)
Type: Fine WineRed Wine
Country: USA
Region: Napa Valley
Vintage: 2015
ABV: 15.5%
Size: 75cl
Vegan: Certified
The property at Shafer has been the site of winemaking since Napa Valley’s first boom in 1880. John Shafer purchased the site in 1972 and began planting the hillside estate to Cabernet Sauvignon making his first wine in 1978. Later, Doug Shafer and Elias Fernandez joined the winery, as winemaker and assistant winemaker. In 2002 Elias was named Food & Wine’s “Winemaker of the Year”. The team continue to make wines the trademark Shafer style of elegance, richness, and balance.
Napa Valley, located in Northern California, is one of the world's most renowned wine regions. Famous for its exceptional wine quality and beautiful landscapes, it benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights, ideal for viticulture. Particularly celebrated for its full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and rich Chardonnay, which are among the most sought-after wines globally, the region also produces notable Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc, each reflecting the valley's diverse terroirs and microclimates. Historically, Napa Valley's winemaking roots date back to the 19th century, but it gained significant prominence in the 1970s with its success in international wine competitions.
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