Red Wine

Wine Tasting NotesThis wine reflects the up & coming Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa, rather than the battle hardened old vines which make up the core of our other cuvee's. Full of deep, dark berry fruit, the vintage is one of the richest and most...

James Suckling ReviewRated 91A serious blend of 50% mourvedre, 30% carignan and 20% grenache. Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, chocolate and oak spices. Full body with chewy tannins. Firm and structured, layered, with a delicious finish. From...

Wine Tasting NotesLes Gravieres de Marsac Margaux is elegant and offers a beautiful brillant ruby color. Nose of jammy fruits associated with hints of humus. The palate is balanced, supple but very fulfilled in aromatic terms. The finish is rich and...

Why Hillside Vineyards Are SpecialSteep hillside vineyards present the ultimate challenge. Mountainous terrain tests both the grower and the vine. But the results can be extraordinary.Hillside vineyards have less access to water, with the rockier soil...

Wine Tasting NotesBorne of Fire Columbia Valley Cabernet epitomizes the terroir of The Burn. This rugged, yet elegant wine leads with herbal expressive aromas laced with pomegranate and stony minerals. Upon tasting the wine, powdery tannins frame flavors...

Wine Tasting NotesThe nose leads with black cherry and black raspberry, balanced with aromas of crushed quartz and dried rose petal. The layered flavors of dark berries, licorice and dried flowers lead to a mid-palate with elegant and polished texture...

Wine Tasting NotesThis classic Rombauer California Zinfandel is deep purple-red, with a bright, youthful red hue. Lifted aromas of raspberry and cranberry waft from the glass, followed by a wave of licorice and spice. On the palate, the wine is lush and...

Wine Tasting NotesDark mountain berries and spice dominate this Pinot, with a stream of fine minerality snaking through. Wild, savory elements interplay with plump fruit flavors. A delicate, yet mysterious red that plays well with many cuisines.

Jeb Dunnuck ReviewRated 98+This is clearly one of the greatest Shafer Hillside Selects ever. It shows incredibly concentrated blackberry, dark chocolate and ripe cassis flavors, wrapped into impeccably rich tannins. Made from 100% Cabernet, it's a superb...

Wine Advocate ReviewRated 98+Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color, bursting from the glass with scents of blueberry pie, creme de cassis, black cherry compote and chocolate box...

Wine Tasting NotesBright red to crimson hues, this wine confidently takes charge with intense lifted vanilla aromatics balanced with red currants, violets, and mulberry fruits. Firm and full on the palate with a subtle sweetness giving a rich mouth feel...

Wine Advocate ReviewRated 95Medium to deep ruby, the 2015 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. The nose features licorice, dried leaves, cedar, vanilla pod and iron aromas with mint...