Description
Description
Wine Advocate ReviewRated 99All 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
