COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Shafer Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select is a flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, California. The 2018 vintage represents the 40th release of this estate-grown wine. It is produced solely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes cultivated on Shafer's hillside vineyards, known for their steep, rocky terrain and arid conditions. The 2018 growing season was long and cool, fostering optimal fruit development. Shafer Vineyards was founded by John Shafer in 1972, with his son Doug and winemaker Elias Fernandez playing key roles in shaping the winery's identity.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€343
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This is the 40th release of Shafer's iconic Hillside Select.
Fact 02
The vineyards are planted on steep slopes, maximizing sun exposure.
Fact 03
The wine spends 32 months aging in entirely new French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Shafer Vineyards was founded by a former publishing executive.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select is crafted from estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stags Leap District. The 2018 vintage benefited from a long, cool growing season, with grapes harvested at Brix levels between 24.0° and 26.0°. Following harvest, the wine is aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The winery employs sustainable farming practices in its vineyard management.
