Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

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  • Vinous rating 89
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
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75 cl

14.5%
£240.00
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89 Vinous
(14.9% alcohol; production for the Hillside Select in '98 was just three-quarters of a ton per acre, according to Shafer, owing to rain during flowering and the need to eliminate fruit burned during the heat spike---112 degrees!--on July 12): Dark red. Highly aromatic nose combines plum, dried herbs, truffle and game, plus a complicating balsamic cedary quality. Then rather tight in the mouth, in a distinctly cool style, with its plum and berry flavors showing an obvious herbaceousness along with a hint of chocolate. Offers good verve but lacks generosity. The slightly tough tannins turned drier with air. This is fully evolved and should be consumed soon.Stephen Tanzer1st July 2016

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A Family Tradition

An icon of modern winemaking in the Napa Valley, Shafer Vineyards was founded in 1972 by John Shafer, who left a career in publishing to pursue his passion for oenology in California. John and family moved into an estate in Stag's Leap District and began work re-establishing vineyards on the surrounding land. Around five years later, the first Cabernet Sauvignon was produced and it was clear that John had a natural talent for winemaking. Since then, the portfolio has expanded to include Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay-based wines to name but a few - quality is high across the board and the team pay close attention to preserving varietal character across all bottlings.

John sadly passed away in 2019 and the winery is now managed by his son Doug - a graduate of UC Davis. Doug continues his father's work in partnership with Elias Fernandez, assistant winemaker at Shafer Vineyards. Their flagship wine is Hillside Select, produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 32 months in new French oak.

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