Shafer Vineyards
Shafer Vineyards stands out in a region where excellence is the norm. Their Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best wines made in Napa. The expertise of Doug Shafer and winemaker Elias Fernandez is the key to this producer's success.
| Region: | Napa Valley |
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| Sub Region: | Stags Leap |
| Wine: | View all wines |
Shafer Vineyards is located in the famed Stags Leap AVA of the Napa Valley. Founder John Shafer was originally in the publishing industry. In 1972, he moved to the Napa Valley and bought 210 acres in Stags Leap. Shafer immediately began the terribly difficult task of reestablishing a dilapidated, 50 year old vineyard.
But with great effort comes success; it is this hillside that gives Shafer the fruit that has defined his Cabs. Many of these vines are on steep, terraced slopes. Because he replanted the entire vineyard with his son Doug, the two have a thorough knowledge of their land.
The Shafer’s produced 1,000 cases of Cab for their first vintage in 1978. In 1981, this wine was released to critical and commercial acclaim. It won first place at the prestigious San Francisco Vintners Club Cabernet Sauvignon taste-off.
Soil and the climate were the keys to this wine’s success. The rocky, fast draining soil causes the vines to produce very intensely flavored berries with multiple levels of complexity. The heat enables the grapes to thoroughly ripen, while the cool, breezy nights retain their acidity.
-->Latest News – Shafer Vineyards
- Mar 06, 2007
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Shafer Vineyards Releases new Wines
Stags Leap’s Shafer Vineyards releases their new One Point Five and Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay.
jwrebstock said:
We have always enjoyed the Cab and now the 1.5 as well as the past Firebreak and continue to love Relentless. I just decided to try the 03 Hillside Select. Is it as good as a Schrader Cab?
Posted 108 days ago.
donna393 said:
I agree on the 1.5 -we like this wine - we like the consistency of Shafer wines and the Hillside Select is pretty darn good.
Posted 111 days ago.
piroca said:
yes, winepath and liked it too. doesn't come close to the hillside select though.
Posted 207 days ago.
winepath said:
Has anyone tried Shafer's 1.5? I think it is rteally good.
Posted 207 days ago.
diamondgirl said:
I'm jealous!
Posted 487 days ago.
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