{"product_id":"shafer-hillside-select-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-stags-leap-district","title":"Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eShafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon | ~15% ABV | 750 mL | Napa Valley, California | Estate-Grown \u0026amp; Aged 32 Months in New French Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eShafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of Shafer Vineyards, produced entirely from select hillside vineyard blocks surrounding the winery in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District. These rugged slopes feature shallow volcanic soils that yield small, intensely flavored berries. After hand-harvesting and fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels before bottling. The result is a rich, structured, and deeply expressive Cabernet that exemplifies the strength and elegance of Napa Valley terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, blackberry, dark plum, cedar, and violet with subtle graphite and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"919\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and layered, showing ripe black fruit, espresso, cocoa, and mineral-driven tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and polished with fine tannins, dark chocolate, and lingering oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eProduced exclusively from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eestate hillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Stags Leap District AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eAged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e32 months in 100% new French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving texture and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eOne of Napa Valley’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003emost collectible Cabernets\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for consistency and cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003esmall, concentrated hillside berries\u003c\/strong\u003e delivering power and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003ebenchmark wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, repeatedly acclaimed for its balance, age-worthiness, and distinctive sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eDecant for 60 minutes before serving to open up its layered aromas. Serve at 60–65°F in a large Bordeaux glass to highlight its structure and fruit purity. Perfect with prime rib, lamb, venison, or aged hard cheeses. This wine ages beautifully for 20–30 years, gaining complexity and refinement over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eWhat is Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eIt’s the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Shafer Vineyards, sourced entirely from hillside vineyards in the Stags Leap District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Shafer Hillside Select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eIt’s typically bottled around 15% ABV, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eAged for about 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eWhere is Shafer Hillside Select produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eIt’s produced at Shafer Vineyards’ estate in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eWhere can I buy Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eYou can purchase it directly from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted retailer offering fine and collectible Napa Valley wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shafer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47332416454881,"sku":"013528400023","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Shafer_Hillside_Select_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Napa_Valley_Stags_Leap_District_750mL.webp?v=1761719854","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/shafer-hillside-select-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-stags-leap-district","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}