Shafer 2017 Hillside Select

The Shafer 2017 Hillside Select is a wine that exemplifies the timeless elegance and exceptional quality of this iconic label. The palate offers a captivating experience, with a juicy and energetic cascade of flavors that delight the senses. Intense notes of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry, rhubarb, rose water, and espresso create a rich and radiant aromatic profile. As the wine unfolds on the palate, flavors of summer bramble fruit, cassis, black licorice, red plum, fresh cracked pepper, and baking spice come together harmoniously, creating a multi-dimensional and captivating taste. The finish is lengthy and compelling, leaving a lasting impression. In terms of color, the wine displays a deep and alluring hue that reflects its depth and concentration. With its ripe tannins and exceptional balance, the Shafer 2017 Hillside Select is a wine that will age beautifully, rewarding those who choose to cellar it for years to come.

Robert Parker - 98+ Points

"Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color, bursting from the glass with scents of blueberry pie, crème de cassis, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus nuances of cedar chest, clove oil, lavender and menthol. The richly fruited, full-bodied palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring gorgeous ripe, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness to support all the spicy black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. An absolute triumph!"

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is an insanely beautiful wine. The aromatics alone are pure seduction. Juicy, red berry fruit, crushed flower, cinnamon, blood orange and spice give the 2017 quite a bit of complexity, but it is the wine's textural finesse  and impeccable balance that elevate it to its place among the very finest wines of the year. Stylistically, the 2017 is a bit more red-toned in profile. Texturally, it is a bit lighter and less opulent than the norm, but that is not a bad thing. The 2017 has always been stellar from barrel, but the from-bottle tasting is the proof in the pudding. It's a tour de force from Proprietor Doug Shafer and Winemaker Elias Fernandez."