Shafer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
Shafer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards:
100% hillside vineyards in Stags Leap District including Shafer’s estate vineyard blocks Sunspot John’s Upper 7, Venado Ilegal, and Firebreak
Barrel Aging:
32 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels (Allier and Tronçais)
Release Date:
September 1, 2022
Alcohol:
15.5%
98+ points
2018 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
Wine Advocate
98+ Points
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color. It charges out of the gate with bold crème de cassis, blueberry pie and black cherry preserves notes, plus hints of smoked meats, fragrant earth and tar, with a fragrant waft of violets and Provence herbs. Full-bodied, the palate is packed with muscular black fruits, supported by a solid foundation of firm, grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long with an enticing herbal lift. Drink Date 2025 - 2050. Lisa Perrotti-Brown 30th Nov 2021