Hillside Select, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001

Name: Hillside Select, Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Shafer Vineyards
Price: 2280 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1997 2001 2002 2007

critic reviews

96/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is in the zone today. Rich and sumptuous, the 2001 possesses notable depth and layers of flavor that build effortlessly. The first signs of aromatic maturity have begun to appear and the tannins are pretty soft, and yet the 2001 has enough depth to drink well for another decade. Hints of tobacco, cedar, worn-in leather and crushed autumn leaves linger. Doug Shafer and longtime winemaker Elias Fernandez told me they dropped quite a bit of fruit to bring the vineyard into balance during what was a long, cool growing season with extended hang time.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2031

date of review 04/2023