{"product_id":"shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2012-magnum","title":"Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select 2012 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eShafer Vineyards Hillside Select 2012 Magnum is one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignons, and a true benchmark for the region. Made entirely from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from 14 small hillside parcels around the Shafer estate, it combines power, precision, and remarkable aging potential in a magnum format that is especially prized by collectors. Originally one of the wines that put Shafer on the map, Hillside Select has long been regarded as a reference point for top-tier Napa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this is a deeply colored, intense wine with a dark, almost impenetrable core. The nose is layered and expressive, offering dark plums, cassis, blackcurrant tart, anise, nutmeg, and rose petals, with additional nuances of spice and earth.\n\nThe palate is rich and concentrated, echoing the dark plum and blueberry notes from the aroma, while adding pomegranate, licorice, crushed stone, tobacco, sage, and a subtle smoky edge. The finish is exceptionally long and persistent, showing both depth and structure. While it is already impressive now in large glasses, this wine has the backbone to age beautifully for at least another 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHillside Select comes from 14 small vineyard blocks planted on the slopes of Shafer’s estate in Napa Valley, where hillside sites typically bring excellent drainage, sun exposure, and naturally low yields. The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve quality and ensure only the best fruit is selected. The wine is then vinified with a focus on purity and concentration, followed by extended élevage in 100% new French oak barrels, which adds structure, polish, and complexity to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that calls for rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, or game with earthy accompaniments like mushrooms or truffle. It also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is highly recommended, especially in its youth, to allow the wine’s full aromatic and textural complexity to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShafer Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s most respected family-owned estates, with a reputation built on quality, consistency, and a deep connection to its hillside vineyards. Hillside Select was the wine that helped establish Shafer as a leading name in premium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, and it remains one of the estate’s most iconic releases. Over the years, the winery has earned widespread acclaim for producing wines of depth, elegance, and exceptional longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shafer Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122412232946,"sku":"FW-2771","price":855.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/hillside_nv---mg_1.png?v=1777475918","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2012-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}