The Winery Shafer of Napa Valley of California

Winery Shafer
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.
It is ranked in the top 62 of the estates of California.
It is located in Napa Valley in the region of California
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The Winery Shafer is one of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Shafer Estate, located in the picturesque heart of Napa Valley, is one of the most renowned vineyards in the United States. For over four decades, this family-owned estate has been at the forefront of the Napa Valley wine revolution, earning its fame by treating the vine and the land with love and respect. Nestled in the foothills of the Vaca Mountains, the Shafer Estate spans just over 80 hectares, nestled in a valley where fertile volcanic soil, ample sunshine, and Mediterranean climate create an ideal environment for winemaking. The vineyards stretch across terraces gently climbing the mountain slopes, creating a landscape as spectacular as the wines they produce. Since the first harvest in 1978, the Shafer Estate has been synonymous with quality and innovation. The Shafer family's unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in every bottle produced, from the robust and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon to the delicate and complex Chardonnay. Their "Hillside Select", a Cabernet Sauvignon considered among Napa's finest, is the perfect example of their dedication to crafting iconic wines. What sets Shafer Estate apart is their dedication to sustainable farming. Respectful of the environment, they use biological pest management practices and solar energy to power their winemaking facilities. The atmosphere at Shafer is welcoming and relaxed. The tasting room offers a panoramic view of the rolling vineyards and distant mountains. Friendliness and authenticity are reflected in every interaction, making each experience at Shafer memorable.

Top Winery Shafer wines

Looking for the best Winery Shafer wines in Napa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Shafer wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Shafer wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Shafer

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Shafer

How Winery Shafer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or alsatian fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Shafer

On the nose the red wine of Winery Shafer. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Shafer. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Shafer

  • 2001With an average score of 4.63/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.61/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.58/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.57/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Shafer.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petite Sirah
  • Malbec
  • Sangiovese

Discovering the wine region of Napa Valley

Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.

The top white wines of Winery Shafer

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Shafer

How Winery Shafer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of endives with ham, potato and smoked salmon gratin or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Shafer

On the nose the white wine of Winery Shafer. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Shafer. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Shafer

  • 1996With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Shafer.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

The top sweet wines of Winery Shafer

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Shafer

How Winery Shafer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of burger roll, marinated veal skewers with herbs or duck breast with apples.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Shafer

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Shafer. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Shafer

  • 2010With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Shafer.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Breaking

Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

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