Shafer Vineyards
Cult hillside Cabernet of remarkable density.
About Shafer Vineyards
The Shafer family planted in 1972; Hillside Select is one of Napa's most sought-after Cabernets.
What to expect in the glass
Dense yet lifted — black cherry, espresso and cocoa with sweet, mountain-fruit tannin.
Flagship wine
Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape varietals grown
Vineyards: Steep estate hillside vineyards in the Stags Leap District.
Shafer Vineyards — visitor questions
What is Shafer Vineyards known for?
Shafer Vineyards is best known for its Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense yet lifted — black cherry, espresso and cocoa with sweet, mountain-fruit tannin.
Where is Shafer Vineyards located?
Shafer Vineyards is located at 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, in the Stags Leap District appellation of Napa Valley.
Do I need a reservation to visit Shafer Vineyards?
Required for tastings at Shafer Vineyards. Tastings start from $75 per person. You can book via https://www.shafervineyards.com.
Can I hire a chauffeur to visit Shafer Vineyards?
Yes — Chauffyr offers private, flat-rate chauffeur service to Shafer Vineyards and other Napa Valley wineries, so your whole party can taste safely and skip parking and navigation.
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