2021 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 99 JS 99 WA 99 VN 99 JD 98 TWI 98 WE 97 WS 93
DC 99

Decanter, June 2024

Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak. It is quintessentially Stags Leap, with grapes grown on Shafer's famous Hillside estate vineyard, roughly 25ha, with very shallow volcanic tufa soils. It's a barrel selection of the...
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, September 2024

Incredibly ripe, delicious and structured, this age-worthy, collectible wine puts a lot of power in a velvety, refined package. Deep, concentrated black cherries, blackberries, dried blueberries, espresso and creme de...
WA 99

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2024

All Cabernet Sauvignon from specific hillside blocks on the estate, Shafer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select spent 28 months in 100% new French oak. It's a big, ripe wine, weighing in at 15.5% alcohol, but it...
VN 99

Vinous, December 2024

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is insanely beautiful. It's also one of the very finest wines I have ever tasted here. Bright, pliant and resonant, the 2021 offers a beguiling mix of Cabernet Sauvignon...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, January 2025

(98+ points) You can safely put the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select up with the top vintages of this cuvée, yet it's much more in the style of say, the 2010 or 2018, than a more opulent year, and is going to...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, January 2025

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of shaking to bring out notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and kirsch, leading to nuances of dried...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, December 2024

Profound and full-bodied with an intensity of aromas and flavors, this sophisticated and ample Cabernet Sauvignon has become one of the region's icons. Made from the Shafer's hillside vineyards, this red carries a core of...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, December 2024

Juicy and direct, with a solidly built core of cassis and blackberry preserves lined with cocoa, singed tobacco and warm earth hints. Leans toward toasty on the finish, but there's ample fruit. Best from 2025 through...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Stag's Leap District
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is a red wine produced in the renowned Stag's Leap District of Napa, California. This vintage is crafted from the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal, a grape known for its bold flavors and full-bodied profile. Shafer Vineyards has a reputation for producing high-quality wines, and this offering continues that tradition.

While there are no specific reviews available for this particular vintage, it is worth noting that previous vintages of Shafer's Hillside Select have received high praise from wine critics and enthusiasts alike. The wine typically exhibits characteristic notes of dark fruit, such as blackberry and plum, along with hints of oak, chocolate, and spice. The tannins are often described as well-integrated, offering a smooth and balanced finish.

Shafer Vineyards has a long-standing history of excellence. The Stag's Leap District, where this wine is produced, is known for its unique terroir, which contributes to the wine's complexity and depth. The hillside vineyards are particularly favorable for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, as they provide optimal sun exposure and drainage.

The wine is sealed with a cork closure, which is traditional for high-quality red wines. This method of closure is often associated with wines that are expected to age well, allowing the wine to develop and mature over time.

Although specific tasting notes and scores for the 2021 vintage are not available, it is reasonable to anticipate that this wine will deliver the rich, opulent flavors and elegant structure that Shafer's Hillside Select is known for. As with previous releases, this wine is likely to appeal to those who appreciate a robust and sophisticated Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.