Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.542 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Kevin Ortzman

Strong menthol on the nose and palate - happy birthday, Frank!!

Strong menthol on the nose and palate - happy birthday, Frank!!

Jul 2nd, 2016
Daniel Bailey

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

9.1

Wet vintage leading to a very expressive wine. Deep concentrated color, this wine has seen quite a bit of skin contact. The aromas are filled with jammy red and black fruits. The mouth feel is pleasing and lush. Requires rich, fatty foods, but not because of its tannins or dryness. This wine coats your mouth with fruit flavor, which is surprising for what is now a 17 year old wine. At its peak from now (2015) until 10 years possibly. Tasted May 2015.

Wet vintage leading to a very expressive wine. Deep concentrated color, this wine has seen quite a bit of skin contact. The aromas are filled with jammy red and black fruits. The mouth feel is pleasing and lush. Requires rich, fatty foods, but not because of its tannins or dryness. This wine coats your mouth with fruit flavor, which is surprising for what is now a 17 year old wine. At its peak from now (2015) until 10 years possibly. Tasted May 2015.

May 13th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.6

Took a while to open up, then beautiful.

Took a while to open up, then beautiful.

Apr 4th, 2014
Aaron Pott

Beautiful wine!!!

Beautiful wine!!!

Feb 9th, 2014
Jocelyn Yard

276

Nov 24th, 2021
Jocelyn Yard

400

Oct 4th, 2021
Cabell Coursey

Alcohol overly apparent, great structure, Brett adds good complexity

Alcohol overly apparent, great structure, Brett adds good complexity

Mar 13th, 2021
Jocelyn Yard

200

Aug 29th, 2020
Logan Edwards

This 100% cab delights and surprised. Reminiscent of classic Bordeaux profiles with a dry, layered finish. Round mouth feel with plum, cocoa and oak (cedar even).

This 100% cab delights and surprised. Reminiscent of classic Bordeaux profiles with a dry, layered finish. Round mouth feel with plum, cocoa and oak (cedar even).

Jul 13th, 2018
Benjamin Keator

Huge! Tannic. Needs 3+ hour decant. What an amazing wine

Huge! Tannic. Needs 3+ hour decant. What an amazing wine

Sep 8th, 2017