{"product_id":"shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2018","title":"Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eShafer Vineyards Hillside Select 2018 is one of Napa Valley’s true icons — a benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon that has earned its place on every serious wine lover’s bucket list. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from 14 small hillside parcels around Shafer’s estate, it delivers the concentration, structure, and layered complexity that have made Hillside Select legendary, including multiple 100-point scores over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep, opaque purple core that hints at its power and density. The nose is intensely expressive, unfolding with dark plums, blackcurrant tart, cassis, anise, nutmeg, and a subtle floral lift of rose petals.\n\nOn the palate, it mirrors the aromatics with waves of black plum and blueberry, layered with pomegranate, licorice, crushed stone, tobacco, sage, and a touch of smoke. The texture is rich and commanding, yet finely detailed, with a long, persistent finish that keeps building after each sip. Beautiful now in a large glass, it also has the depth and structure to age gracefully for at least 20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHillside Select is sourced entirely from Shafer’s steep hillside vineyards in Napa Valley, where the well-drained soils and elevated exposure help produce Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional intensity and precision. The fruit is drawn from 14 small parcels and harvested separately to capture the character of each site. Winemaker Elias Fernandez aged the 2018 vintage for 32 months in 100% new French oak, shaping the wine’s structure while adding polish, spice, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine built for rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, venison, or truffle-infused mushroom dishes. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the wine’s layered aromas and tannins to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShafer Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s most respected estates, with a reputation built on precision, consistency, and world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Hillside Select was the wine that helped establish the winery’s legend, and it remains one of the region’s most celebrated bottlings. Over the years, Shafer has become synonymous with excellence in Napa, and Hillside Select stands as its signature achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shafer Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122466627826,"sku":"FW-7479","price":374.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/produkt-grid_92.png?v=1777476174","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}