2019 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2052 |
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This Hillside Select is considered Shafer's flagship wine. Grapes come from the Hillside Select vineyards Sunspot, John's Upper 7, Venado Ilegal, and Firebreak. Fermentation and aging take place for approximately 30-32 months in new French oak barrels of over 227 liters (Allier and Tronçais). After light filtration, the wine is bottled and matured in the cellar for at least two years before release.
The Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and boasts a deep garnet purple color. It opens with bold crème de cassis, blueberries, and cherry preserves, plus hints of smoked meat, fragrant earth, and tar, with a fragrant hint of violets and Herbes de Provence. On the palate, the Hillside is full-bodied with black fruit, supported by a solid base of firm, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, with a long finish and a seductive spicy lift.
ABOUT SHAFER VINEYARDS
Shafer Vineyards was founded in 1972 when John Shafer, after a successful career in publishing, and his son Doug purchased vineyards on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley. They acquired 210 acres, 12 of which were planted with vines. A program of replanting and replanting was immediately implemented. From the outset, the Shafers were highly innovative. Their goal was to achieve a completely natural way of growing grapes and making wine. By growing clover and peas, among other plants, which not only prevent erosion but also form a rich humus layer, they attract bees and other insects, ensuring optimal pollination and a natural habitat. This eliminates the use of pesticides. Winemaker Elias Fernandez has been with Shafer since 1994 and is considered one of the most talented winemakers in Napa.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | Shafer Vineyards |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | Deze 2019 Shafer Hillside Select toont diepe cassis, zwarte kers en bosbessen met lagen van gerookt vlees, aarde, viooltjes en Provencaalse kruiden, ondersteund door stevige, korrelige tannines en een lange, frisse afdronk. Dankzij die krachtige zwarte vruchtigheid, stevige tannines en rokerige kruidigheid past hij prachtig bij gegrild of langzaam gegaard rundvlees, rijke kazen en barbecuegerechten; kies voor een mooi gemarmerde steak of slow‑roast short ribs, gegrilde lamskoteletjes met rozemarijn of een plateau van gerijpte harde kazen om de structuren en kruidigheid van de wijn extra te versterken. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 98+
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
$375
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
Sourced from specific blocks of estate-grown fruit, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is another highly successful vintage. All Cabernet Sauvignon aged 32 months in 100% new French oak, it boasts intense aromas of pencil shavings, dark loam, cassis and plum on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, super-ripe, rich, dense and concentrated—a truly impressive California vin de garde. Tannic but ripe, it finishes long and firm on the finish, adding a hint of mocha. To be released in September 2023, it's a strong showing and hopefully an indication that quality will remain high under the new ownership.
Published: Mar 31, 2023
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James Suckling
Score
98
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 371
Shafer Vineyards California Hillside Select 2019
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022
Color
Red
Country
United States
Region
California
Vintage
2019
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A beautiful nose of pitted cherries, redcurrants, fresh herbs and violets. Full-bodied with fine, structured tannins. More gravelly, mineral and dark than the nose lets on. Savory almost. Terrific depth and concentration that keeps the palate flavorful through the generous finish. Chocolate, sage, rosemary, bark and moss. Layered. Superb wine. Needs time to come together. Best after 2024 and onward.
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Vinous
(97-99)
Drinking Window
2027 - 2044
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
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.
- By Antonio Galloni on September 2021
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99/100
“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 remains harmonious from front to back. Deep, intense aromas of black cherries and cassis are accented by dried spices on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and textural, showing tremendous intensity and length on the finish. Based on how previous examples have aged, this vintage should drink well through 2050.” 99 – Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
“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 cassis are wrapped in a full body and fine-grained, supple tannins strong enough to call for further aging of at least a few years. Best from 2030.” 99 – Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com
“Such a beautifully balanced wine with tremendous staying power and expressive Stags Leap ironstone minerality with heady sagebrush and conifer notes with white pepper and walnut husk. The wine has an impressive depth of red-toned fruit on the mid-palate framed by tannins that practically dance across the palate, exuding length, tension, and power. Huckleberry and black cherry fruits, black truffle, dried violets, graphite, and salted dark chocolate are all framed by racy acidity, which keeps everything fresh and lifted.” 99 – Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter
“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select was tasted as a barrel sample. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out with powerful notes of creme de cassis, plum preserves, and juicy blueberries giving way to an undercurrent of tar, candied violets, and star anise. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and impactful, delivering a firm, grainy texture and well-knit freshness to support the generous black and blue fruits, finishing long with loads of mineral and exotic spices sparks. This is impressive!” (98 – 100) – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
“As always, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that will spend 28 months in new barrels. Its deep purple hue gives way to a behemoth of a wine that has incredible cassis, black raspberry, and even blue fruits to go with loads of camphor, minty herbs, graphite, and darker chocolate. It's full-bodied, concentrated, yet pure, flawlessly balanced, and has a great finish.” (97-99) – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Floral and vibrant, the 2021 sizzles with tension and a level of delineation I don’t remember seeing in the past. Like all the 2021s here, the Hillside Select possesses a notable purity of fruit and exceptional balance. The tannins need to soften a touch, but time should take care of that. I don’t see the opulence or inner sweetness of most years, but that is not a negative at all.” (96-99) – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Shafer Vineyards was founded in 1972 when, after a successful career in publishing, John Shafer, along with his son Doug, purchased vineyards on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley. They purchased 84 acres, 12 of which were planted with vines.A program of replanting and replanting was immediately carried out. From their inception, the Shafers have been very innovative. The aim was to arrive at a completely natural way of growing grapes and making wine. By growing clover and peas, which, in addition to preventing erosion, also form a rich humus layer, bees and other insects are attracted, which ensure optimal pollination and a natural environment. This prevents the use of pesticides. Winemaker Elias Fernandez has been with Shafer since 1994 and is considered one of the most talented winemakers in Napa. Since 2004, Shafer has been the first company in Napa to be completely self-sufficient in energy by installing solar panels on the winery. Shafer has vineyards in several AVAs of Napa Valley such as the famous Stags Leap District surrounding the winery, Yountville and vineyards in the hills towards the eastern Vaca Mountains.
Food Pairings
Deze 2019 Shafer Hillside Select toont diepe cassis, zwarte kers en bosbessen met lagen van gerookt vlees, aarde, viooltjes en Provencaalse kruiden, ondersteund door stevige, korrelige tannines en een lange, frisse afdronk. Dankzij die krachtige zwarte vruchtigheid, stevige tannines en rokerige kruidigheid past hij prachtig bij gegrild of langzaam gegaard rundvlees, rijke kazen en barbecuegerechten; kies voor een mooi gemarmerde steak of slow‑roast short ribs, gegrilde lamskoteletjes met rozemarijn of een plateau van gerijpte harde kazen om de structuren en kruidigheid van de wijn extra te versterken.
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