SHAFER VINEYARDS Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon - Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2015 Bottle - NO DISCOUNT

Description

The 2015 Shafer Hillside Select captivates with its intense bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, and rich dark fruit. Layers of cassis, cocoa, graphite, and subtle spice unfold with elegance and grace. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure, while the lengthy, refined finish leaves a lasting impression. Offering both immediate depth and superb ageing potential, this wine exemplifies the power and finesse of a grand Napa Cabernet from a exceptional vintage.

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Winemaker Notes: "The 2015 vintage gave us smaller berries packed with an immensity of pure, opulent aromas and flavors. This rich, polished hillside Cabernet Sauvignon overflows with black fruit, juicy black cherry, racy dried cranberry with elegant touches of cedar and wet stone. The finish is generous and persistent, while the tannins are ripe offering both a pleasurable experience now and the kind of structure that promises even more beauty with time."

Robert Parker 98+ points - Drink Date: 2021 - 20750 - "Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select comes bounding out of the glass with gregarious scents of crème de cassis, warm black cherries, plum preserves and Indian spices with hints of lilacs, garrigue, stewed tea and cigar box plus a waft of charcuterie. Full-bodied, rich, boldly fruited and wildly decadent, it has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing with loads of earthy and savory layers."