Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.74 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2005 Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to hit its upper register at now the fourteen year mark. The tertiary notes entice aromatically with its wild mushroom and damp earth tones that combine with the dense core of dark fruits and cocoa powder on this exotic bouquet. Silky smooth throughout, the 2005 ‘Hillside Select’ glides effortlessly across the mid-palate, unveiling its gorgeous mouthfeel and texture. Blackberry cobbler and mocha flavors mingle with the lovely earthy and tertiary tones on the palate. Fantastic now, the 2005 ‘Hillside Select’ is starting to peak and should drink well for at least another ten years. Drink 2019-2032- 95

The 2005 Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to hit its upper register at now the fourteen year mark. The tertiary notes entice aromatically with its wild mushroom and damp earth tones that combine with the dense core of dark fruits and cocoa powder on this exotic bouquet. Silky smooth throughout, the 2005 ‘Hillside Select’ glides effortlessly across the mid-palate, unveiling its gorgeous mouthfeel and texture. Blackberry cobbler and mocha flavors mingle with the lovely earthy and tertiary tones on the palate. Fantastic now, the 2005 ‘Hillside Select’ is starting to peak and should drink well for at least another ten years. Drink 2019-2032- 95

Nov 19th, 2019
Neal Krishna Devaraj

Jammy juicy. Honeycomb wooden crates. Fantastic taste. Nice finish. Leather

Jammy juicy. Honeycomb wooden crates. Fantastic taste. Nice finish. Leather

Aug 12th, 2019
Stef Van Der Vorst

Stef had this a year ago

Stef had this a year ago

Nov 9th, 2022
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 4 years ago

Thijs had this 4 years ago

Jan 11th, 2020