2009 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon [RP-98pts]

$299.99

2 in stock

Tasting Notes:

98 points Wine Advocate

Made entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Hillside Select has a deep garnet color. Wow—it explodes from the glass with this atomic nose of crème de cassis, Black Forest cake, baked plums and boysenberries plus hints of licorice, mocha, cedar chest and pencil lead with a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied, the palate is a concentrated, full-on behemoth, possessing fantastic balance and expressiveness, finishing with epic length and a fantastically velvety texture. (LPB) 98+  (1/2020)

97-98 points James Suckling

This is mind blowing stuff. Notes of mint, minerals, currants, blackberries, with hints of cedar. Full bodied, very velvety and chewy. This won’t be out until 2013. Winemaker believes this could be the best one yet, and I have to agree.  (2/2011)

97 points Wine Enthusiast

This is clearly one of the greatest Shafer Hillside Selects ever. It shows incredibly concentrated blackberry, dark chocolate and ripe cassis flavors, wrapped into impeccably rich tannins. Made from 100% Cabernet, it’s a superb example of Hillside. Tasted from the same bottle a day later, the wine was even richer and more satisfying, which is a solid indicator of ageworthiness. *Cellar Selection*  (12/2013)

96 points Wine Spectator

A monumental effort, offering a striking crescendo of dense, rich flavors, beginning with pure dark berry, mocha, tobacco leaf, cigar box, dried herb and crushed rock notes. The tannins are full-strength as well, drying and gripping on the finish as they hold the road tar and cedar details in place. (JL)  (3/2014)

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored properly in a climate controlled cellar.

Condition:

Perfect.

Please note: The bottle shown in the photos is the exact bottle being sold.