Shafer Vineyards – Hillside Select 2012 – Napa Valley
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Shafer Vineyards – Hillside Select 2012 – Napa Valley
Name: Shafer Vineyards
Vintage: 2012
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) 98+
Tasting Notes
The Hillside Select 2012 from Shafer Vineyards is a magnificent and deeply expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, capturing the energy, precision, and richness that define this legendary Napa Valley estate.
It opens with explosive aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet, espresso, and graphite, intertwined with subtle notes of cedar, crushed rock, and dark chocolate.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, dense, and seamlessly textured, revealing waves of black fruit, mocha, and spice, supported by fine, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity.
The finish is long, pure, and multidimensional, leaving a lasting impression of depth, freshness, and minerality.
The 2012 vintage is a textbook expression of power with balance, representing Napa Valley Cabernet at its most elegant and enduring.
Vintage Highlights
The 2012 growing season in Napa Valley was nearly perfect, offering warm days and cool nights that ensured slow, even ripening.
The steep, rocky vineyards of Stags Leap produced fruit with intense concentration and natural freshness.
Aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels, the wine gained depth, polish, and remarkable aging potential.
✔ 98+ points Robert Parker – “A monumental Cabernet that combines intensity and precision with seamless elegance.”
✔ 100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District
✔ Perfectly balanced between richness and minerality
✔ Capable of aging gracefully for 30+ years
Why It’s Special
Hillside Select 2012 exemplifies Shafer’s unwavering pursuit of perfection, uniting meticulous vineyard work with artisanal winemaking.
It reflects the essence of Stags Leap — power, perfume, and poise — resulting in a wine that transcends trends and vintages.
Recognized as one of the great Napa Valley Cabernets of the decade, it stands as a benchmark for California excellence.
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 allow the wine to fully unfold.
Availability
The Hillside Select 2012 was produced in limited quantities and remains one of Shafer’s most acclaimed vintages of the modern era.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.
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