The Shafer Vineyards 2021 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District received exceptional ratings: Jeb Dunnuck: 99 points and Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 96-99 points. Hillside Select is one of Napa Valley's most iconic wines, produced from hillside vineyards in the Stags Leap District. The wine comes from steep, rocky slopes where vines struggle, producing small berries with concentrated flavors. Shafer's commitment to quality includes extensive hand labor in the vineyard and careful selection of only the finest fruit. The 2021 vintage has been highly acclaimed, with reviewers praising its balance, complexity, and aging potential. The wine is described as having dark fruit characteristics, minerality, fine tannins, and exceptional structure. Shafer Hillside Select typically requires extended bottle age to fully express its complexity, with wines easily aging for 20-30 years or more. The wine showcases the signature Stags Leap District character of power combined with elegance. This is one of California's most collectible Cabernet Sauvignons, representing the pinnacle of what Napa Valley can achieve.