Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet

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Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet 2021 Rated 99WA

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Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet - Iconic Napa cult Cab.

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Description

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 99
All Cabernet Sauvignon from specific hillside blocks on the estate, Shafer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select spent 28 months in 100% new French oak. It's a big, ripe wine, weighing in at 15.5% alcohol, but it remains harmonious from front to back. Deep, intense aromas of black cherries and cassis are accented by dried spices on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and textural, showing tremendous intensity and length on the finish. Based on how previous examples have aged, this vintage should drink well through 2050.

More Accolades

James Suckling: 99 points
Jeb Dunnuck: 99 points
VinoUS Media: 99 points
Decanter Magazine: 99 points

Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

One of Napa Valley's most iconic wines, the 2021 Shafer Hillside Select is a powerful, impeccably structured Cabernet sourced exclusively from the rugged hillside estate vineyards of Stags Leap District.
The vintage delivers purity, depth, and age-worthy intensity—showcasing why Hillside Select remains a benchmark for world-class Cabernet.

Key Details

Producer: Shafer Vineyards
Wine: Hillside Select
Region: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Powerful, structured, age-worthy Napa Cabernet
ABV: 15.5%

Tasting Notes

Blackberry, cassis, and black cherry
Dark chocolate, graphite, espresso, and warm spice
Dense, polished tannins with tremendous concentration
Long, layered finish with mineral tension and deep fruit

Profile & Craft

Sourced from steep, rocky hillside estate vineyards
Aged 28 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels
Signature Stags Leap power meets refined elegance
One of Napa's most collectible and consistently top-rated Cabernets

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 60-65°F to highlight structure and aromatics
Pairs with ribeye, lamb, short ribs, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses
Ideal for collectors and special-occasion cellaring
Drink 2026-2045+ for peak evolution

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