Founded in 1972 by John Shafer on a site with grape-growing heritage dating back to 1880, this boutique Napa winery is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, especially the flagship Hillside Select—a wine that regularly earns 96–100 points and has been named Wine Spectator's 'Top 10 Wine of the Year' multiple times. Under winemaker Elias Fernandez, Shafer continues to craft exceptional Chardonnay, Syrah, and other varietals from its distinctive vineyards, having been recognized as a founding benchmark of the Stags Leap District.
An iconic Napa estate founded in 1972 on land with winemaking history dating to 1880, Shafer has achieved global recognition for its Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, consistently earning 96-100 point scores and multiple Wine Spectator Top 10 designations. Led by Doug Shafer and longtime winemaker Elias Fernandez, the estate produces Cabernet-focused reds alongside Syrah, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc from their hillside Red Shoulder Ranch vineyard.
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Shafer Vineyards
6154 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
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Red Shoulder Ranch
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