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Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Shafer Vineyards, Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat

Shafer Vineyards
Napa Valley Yhdysvallat
  • 100
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  • 6 tasters of 6 recommend this wine
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    70

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    2

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    3h

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The Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon has that warm, classic Californian flair to it – loads of ripe and jammed black fruits, smooth tannins and mellow acidity. The wines are always big and as Doug Shafer points out “Napa wines are big wines, no point hiding it.” Still baring the Stag’s Leap District’s smooth style, with tannins that are always very gentle and fine-grained, the Hillside Select is voluminous, but in a discreet manner, making i...

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Vuosikerta 2019

Despite Extreme Weather, 2019 Is a “Perfect Storm” Vintage for Wine

The harvest was “near perfect” in Napa and Sonoma—and in some places in France, where lower quantities will make bottles even more sought-after. But not everyone is was left with a good taste in their mouths.

“This is turning out to be a near perfect harvest,” emailed Dan Petroski of Larkmead Vineyards in Calistoga. “An excellent vintage that will make wines with great s...

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The Shafer Hillside Select 2019 is a commanding yet impeccably polished Cabernet Sauvignon, capturing the finesse and muscular elegance that define this storied Stags Leap hillside. The nose opens with deep, saturated aromas of blackberry compote, blackcurrant, and plum skin, lifted by notes of violet, graphite, bay leaf, and warm cedar. As it unfolds, subtler layers of cocoa nib, espresso, crushed rock, and sweet tobacco add depth and complexity.

On the palate, the wine is opulent yet astonishingly balanced, with a core of dark, concentrated fruit wrapped in silky but powerful tannins. The texture is plush without excess, driven by a vibrant line of acidity that brings clarity and precision. Flavors of cassis, blueberry, and dark cherry are accented by hints of anise, sage, mocha, and savory spice, all supported by a beautifully defined mineral backbone. The finish is long, resonant, and finely sculpted, leaving a lasting impression of purity and hillside strength.

A superb Hillside Select—rich, expressive, and built for decades, yet showing remarkable harmony even in its youth. It will reward patience over 20–30+ years, gaining nuance, polish, and aromatic complexity with time.


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  • 97p

Crafted exclusively from 100% hillside vineyards in the acclaimed Stags Leap District, this wine features fruit from Shafer’s esteemed estate vineyard blocks, including Sunspot, John’s Upper 7, Venado Ilegal, and Firebreak. These premium sites, known for their exceptional terroir, contribute to the wine’s depth, complexity, and distinctive character, making it a must-try for fans of Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon.

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  • 97p

After the more vibrant 2018, Shafer's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select marks a return to a richer, more voluptuous style that is so typical of the year. There is plenty of tannin too, but all the elements are so well balanced. Plush and unctuous in the glass, the 2019 opens to reveal heady scents of kirsch, blood orange, mint, lavender and rose petal. Even at this early stage, the 2019 possesses mind-blowing balance and tons of sheer appeal. The 2019 is shaping up to be magnificent.

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  • 99p
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