Shafer Vineyards – Hillside Select 2005 – Napa Valley

Shafer Vineyards – Hillside Select 2005 – Napa Valley

Name: Shafer Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Wine: Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 99

Tasting Notes

The Hillside Select 2005 from Shafer Vineyards is a monumental Cabernet Sauvignon, combining the lush concentration of Napa Valley fruit with extraordinary finesse and longevity.
It opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry, cassis, crème de cassis, graphite, violet, and cedar, enriched by subtle layers of licorice, dark chocolate, and espresso.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and opulent, yet perfectly balanced, offering waves of ripe black fruits, mocha, and mineral framed by silky, ultra-refined tannins.
The texture is seamless, the fruit purity remarkable, and the finish endless and multidimensional, showcasing both power and elegance in perfect harmony.

This 2005 vintage stands among the finest ever produced by Shafer — a profound expression of Stags Leap terroir and winemaking mastery.

Vintage Highlights

The 2005 growing season was long and temperate, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop exceptional flavor complexity.
The hillside vineyards of Stags Leap, with their volcanic and shale soils, produced fruit of great intensity, structure, and aromatic lift.
Aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels, the wine achieved extraordinary polish and age-worthy balance.

✔ 99 points Robert Parker – “A perfect example of Napa Cabernet, combining depth, precision, and opulence.”
✔ 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap’s steep slopes
✔ Immense concentration with impeccable freshness and minerality
✔ Built for longevity — will evolve gracefully for 30+ years

Why It’s Special

The Hillside Select 2005 is a benchmark of Napa Valley excellence, embodying the precision, patience, and artistry that define Shafer.
It represents the pinnacle of what the Stags Leap District can produce — a Cabernet of breathtaking intensity, sculpted tannins, and timeless elegance.
A true collector’s treasure, consistently ranked among the greatest vintages in Shafer’s history.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 2 hours before serving to unlock its full aromatic and structural complexity.

Availability

The Hillside Select 2005 was released in limited quantities and is now one of the most coveted Napa Valley wines on the market.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

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