Shafer Vineyards
Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!
Such a treat to compare this against the ‘08 Schrader To Kalon and the ‘09 Chappellet Pritchard Hill. This was decidedly more dusty. Dark cocoa dusted dates, cassis, and black cherry compote over toasted graham crackers. This was decanted about an hour+ before we got to it and it was still powering through hours later. Thanks, @joe leatherwood .
July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!
Such a treat to compare this against the ‘08 Schrader To Kalon and the ‘09 Chappellet Pritchard Hill. This was decidedly more dusty. Dark cocoa dusted dates, cassis, and black cherry compote over toasted graham crackers. This was decanted about an hour+ before we got to it and it was still powering through hours later. Thanks, @joe leatherwood .
2006, from 6L. Elegant, intense, good fruit and backbone.
2006, from 6L. Elegant, intense, good fruit and backbone.
Mar 7th, 2016gorgeous olfactory hues. always one of the best smelling wines on the planet. the palate delivers the goods as well!
gorgeous olfactory hues. always one of the best smelling wines on the planet. the palate delivers the goods as well!
Mar 10th, 2015Beautiful aromatics, balanced...finessed and elegant
Beautiful aromatics, balanced...finessed and elegant
Dec 22nd, 2014Cinnamon berries cherries bloody elegant tannins.
Cinnamon berries cherries bloody elegant tannins.
Mar 26th, 2014Wow! What a beast! At 12 years, still a monster. The tannins are a bit more mellow but this stood up to the spice rubbed steak and kicked it in the face! Awesome!
Wow! What a beast! At 12 years, still a monster. The tannins are a bit more mellow but this stood up to the spice rubbed steak and kicked it in the face! Awesome!
May 19th, 2019