Shafer Hillside Select 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon - Under Bond

shafer hillside select - wimbledon wine cellar

Hillside Select is one of California’s greatest red wines. It is produced from carefully selected blocks surrounding the winery (The Sunspot, John's Upper Seven, Venado Illegal & Firebreak) exclusively in the Stags Leap District. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 32 months in 100% new Alliers and Troncais barrels.

Plenty of rain in winter and spring ended a series of drought years and kicked off a long, warm growing season that produced clusters of fruit with deep colour, pure flavours, and enticing aromas.

“The 2017 is our 35th vintage of Hillside Select and this release more than earns its place in this classic, elegant lineage. In the glass you’ll find rich, opulent aromas of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry, rhubarb, rose water, and espresso. The mouth is a juicy, energetic cascade of summer bramble fruit, cassis, black licorice, red plum, fresh cracked pepper, and baking spice with a lengthy, compelling finish. All this decadence comes wrapped in ripe tannins for long-term aging in your cellar.”

“One of the world’s greatest wineries” – Robert Parker

15.5% alcohol
 

Wine Features

Country: 
Vintage: 
2017
Dominant Grape: 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Case Size: 
6
Bottle Size: 
75cl
Type: 
Red
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£1,200.00 a case (6 x 75cl)