Shafer Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the Napa Valley region of California, United States. Founded in 1972, the winery is known for producing high-quality, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah wines.
Shafer Vineyards is committed to sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices, which helps to produce grapes of the highest quality. The winery's vineyards are located on the slopes of the Stags Leap District and the Rutherford region, which provide ideal growing conditions for the vines.
Shafer Vineyards is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, which is known for its rich, full-bodied structure and intense aromas and flavors of dark fruit, such as blackberry and cassis, as well as notes of chocolate, vanilla, and oak. The winery's Chardonnay is a crisp, fresh wine with aromas and flavors of green apple, citrus, and vanilla, while the Merlot is a softer, fruitier wine with aromas and flavors of plum, cherry, and spices. The Syrah is a bold, full-bodied wine with aromas and flavors of black fruit, spices, and pepper.