Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Vinous rating 93
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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75 cl

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£310.00
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Shafer Hillside Select 2009 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, California. This flagship wine is known for its intense, full-bodied profile and structural elegance, derived from the rugged, rocky soils of the estate’s hillside vineyards. It features a complex nose of black currant, dark chocolate, espresso, cedar and mountain herbs. The palate is rich and layered, with polished, firm tannins that provide a long, impressive finish.
93 Vinous
Saturated ruby. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry and licorice are lifted by a violet element. Concentrated, chewy and penetrating, with its powerful dark fruit flavors enlivened by wild herbs, spices and violet. Not a particularly thick vintage for this consistently outstanding bottling: as savory as it is sweet and light on its feet. The wine's strong fruit blows past the firm, harmonious tannins on the very long back end. Still a youngster, and evolving even more slowly than I predicted a few years ago. This wine should eventually merit an even higher score. (15.5% alcohol; aged for three years in oak)Stephen Tanzer1st July 2019

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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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