Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Vinous rating 98
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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75 cl

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£360.00
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Shafer Vineyards is a top-tier winery in the Stags Leap District, renowned for its highly regarded and consistently exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings. The Hillside Select is Shafer`s flagship wine, sourced from sunny, rugged hillside vineyard blocks which result in particularly intense fruit. The 2018 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by a long, cool growing season, providing optimal conditions for the grapes to develop complex flavours and tannins. This weather pattern was ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing for slow, even ripening and exceptional quality.
98 Vinous
Just as it was from barrel, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is stunning. Bright acids give the 2018 tons of energy. This is an especially mid-weight, refined Hillside Select that is all class. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mint and blood orange build in the glass. Elegant and bright, the 2018 shows all the energy of the year in spades.Antonio Galloni1st January 2022

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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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