{"product_id":"shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2011","title":"2011 Shafer Vineyards","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2011 Shafer Hillside Select – Stags Leap District Icon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship bottling from one of Napa Valley’s most revered estates. Produced exclusively from the rugged hillside vineyards of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/stags-leap-district\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStags Leap District\u003c\/a\u003e, this wine epitomizes the elegance, concentration, and longevity that have defined Shafer’s legacy. Even in the cooler 2011 vintage, Hillside Select displays remarkable depth and balance, proving why it is among Napa’s most collectible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/california-cult-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia Cult Wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 opens with expressive aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblueberry compote\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, underscored by notes of \u003cstrong\u003etobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecedarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003egraphite\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it delivers ripe black fruit with accents of \u003cstrong\u003eespresso\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elicorice\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a touch of \u003cstrong\u003esmoke\u003c\/strong\u003e. Silky yet firm tannins provide structure, while a long, mineral-driven finish highlights its hillside terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHillside Select is sourced entirely from Shafer’s estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District, planted on steep, rocky soils. The wine is composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in small lots and aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The long élevage and meticulous vineyard work yield a wine with remarkable power and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011 Shafer Hillside Select\u003c\/strong\u003e is proof of the estate’s consistency even in challenging vintages. With limited production and critical acclaim, it remains one of the most collectible wines from Napa Valley. Its aging potential and proven track record on the secondary market ensure its continued desirability among collectors. Perfect for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Specifics \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by cooler weather and a later harvest, producing wines with freshness, precision, and moderate alcohol. Shafer’s hillside vineyards delivered concentration and structure, resulting in one of the strongest wines of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/napa-valley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNapa Valley Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/cabernet-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCabernet Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/california\"\u003eCalifornia Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shafer Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":46751281184960,"sku":"FRGE-SFR-H11-750","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/ProductImages_2_1500x1500_23.jpg?v=1704902471","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/shafer-vineyards-hillside-select-2011","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}