Awesome wine. Very earthy — 13 years ago
Apples, pears, hazelnuts, brioche. Amazing. Round, complex. — 10 years ago

The 1995 Shafer Hillside Select is still youthful, and would benefit from further another 10-20 years of cellaring. Saturating aromas of burnt brown sugar, toffee, cherry liqueur, blackberries, blueberries, graphite and dark chocolate round out the nose. In the mouth, its big and brawny, endowed with firm, ripe tannins, and vibrant acidity—that narrowly prevents a total plunge into velvety darkness. The intensity and concentration of fruit is over the top. A powerhouse from start to finish. 14.1% ABV — 11 years ago


Great food wine. Wish I had more. — 11 years ago
A great wine for especial occasion. Great ripe black fruit, round tannins, well balanced and amazing red fruit in the palate. Long finish and delicious after taste. — 11 years ago
Christine Woo
Round, meaty and tobacco. Tasty stuff — 10 years ago