Paul Woolls

9.5

24 barrels, en magnum what a wonderful tribute to John Shafer. Beautiful balance. Fruit still showing strong. — 8 years ago

Eric L.

8.9

Another nice California Sangiovese. Lots of leather and smoke. Less bright red fruit and acidity than the Shafer Firebreak Sangiovese I opened last week, and consequently this was not quite as food-friendly. Still pretty enjoyable. — 8 years ago

BRM

9.1

Reminiscent of Shafer Relentless. Becomes better the more you drink of it. Goes well with lamb. Just smooth throughout. — 9 years ago

Peter Molinari

9.3

One of the best representations of Sangiovese I've tasted outside of Italy — 9 years ago

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9.3

This reminds me of the very best versions of Shafer SLD cab (now One Point Five). It seems to be at peak, but I expect it should stay there for several more years. — 9 years ago

John Schlechter

9.3

Huge in your face licorice high alcohol fruit bomb from Doug Shafer — 10 years ago

Mike Davila

9.4

This wine has a minerality the others were lacking. Wonderful flavors, this wine defines what I want in a CdP, much like Shafer HSS does for a Napa Cabernet. The last vintage I bought was the 2007, and I need to rectify that. — 10 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.3

Another amazing red! Soft, yet it just keeps kicking. Last time I had one like this it was over $100. It was the Shafer Reserve Cab. 2010. — 11 years ago

with Trey

Mark Flesher

9.5

Out of all the wines in the lineup, the 01 Caymus SS was my favorite, followed by the 87 and 88 Mondavi Cabernets, and then this 04 Shafer Hillside. Still a TON of black and blue cabernet fruits still available. This wine had a little bit of an interesting nose, but the palate made up for it in hedonistic aged cab glory....with the exception that it wan't showing many signs of age! This wine was a great companion to the others enjoyed this afternoon. For its age, this one had a bunch of youth to it. Hint of vanilla and almost like a gouda cheese note. Well balanced wine with tannin in check and ready to take on the world (finally!). Drink now or within the next five to ten years! — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.4

American Sangiovese!
As I recall, Shafer tried something similar with Firebreak. I loved that (past tense as it is no longer produced), but this is better.
The nose is earthy, yet dominated with cloves and cinnamon.
On the palete, its tightly knit. The wine is precise and polished. Tannins are ripe and muscular. Lovely berries and black olives define the flavor profile. Finishes with sweet tobacco.
Because of its youth, this needs air. It's a beautiful example that should be left to stretch it legs for at least 2 - 3 more years. My rating does not suggest where the wine could go three years from now. Be patient. I expect great things going forward. @Martin G Rivard thank you so much. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

B

10

2013 Tyler Zotovich Family Vineyard Chardonnay. Drank at the D.R. concert. Interesting to try this alongside the Shafer Red Shoulder. This wine had beautiful apple and citrus on the nose and a pleasant acidity. Really nice. — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer. I don't know what more to say than I want to drink this every day. — 9 years ago

Chip Krotee

9.4

2011 so I was a little skeptical, but from stags leap and a stones throw from The Shafer property. Tasted the deep, ripe berry on the nose followed by a complex mix flavors on the palate--rich and smooth. The finish was excellent and surprisingly long. 9.4 for me helped that it allegedly was secured for under $60. Won't disappoint if you can find. Delectable was out! — 10 years ago

Edward Shaughnessy

9.2

Delicious. Even better the next day. Nothing like an afternoon port by a fire on a snowy day. — 11 years ago

with Ellen

Joe Lucca

9.5

This was by far one of the best barrel samples I tasted all week. Could be the auction winner this year. Won't be bottled for more than another year, yet showed a purity and elegance you just wouldn't expect from a barrel sample. Bright red fruit offset by wet earth, new French oak, and a core of clean, bright acidity. Pretty damn gorgeous, even with an exhausted palate. This will be an amazing treat for one very fortunate bidder. — 8 years ago

with Russell, Frank and 2 others

Martin G Rivard

9.7

My WOTN but others preferred Katrina or Shafer. I loved the elegant approach., complex nuances and bog finish. Drink them now if you have them But can easily be cellared a little longer. I think it's at it's peak right now. — 9 years ago

with Christine

Peter Wong

9.2

A bit more of a mouthful than the Shafer. More complexity but still easy to drink. — 9 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

10

I've had a perfect wine a handful of times. 2000 SQN Suey. 62 latour. 97 Gaja from 3L. 97 Shafer Hillside Select. This is at that level. Balance. Creamy. Expressive nose of sweet flowers, stone fruits and juicy raspberry blueberry vanilla, flint and the feeling you can only get from the hug of your mother. A wine at its peak. Embarrassed to enjoy this alone. But I will. — 9 years ago

Denise Collins

9.0

This wine is so soft and mellow. It has aged very well. The nose is overwhelmingly floral; crushed rose petals, violets, and chamomile with a palate of stewed red fruit, raisin, anise, and pine. — 9 years ago

Olya S. Troxel

9.5

New project of Doug Shafer and Elias Fernandez. Beautiful Malbec - full body, lots of character, still young, probably needs more time, but definitely age worthy! Coffee beans, mocha, milk chocolate covered cherry, vanilla, sandalwood. Layers of complexity! Needs time to open up. Velvety finish. — 10 years ago