Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $115.00≈ €102.34 · £86.45 | shafervineyards.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | $255.00≈ €226.92 · £191.69 | shafervineyards.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $115.09Original CHF 95.13 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.3%
Grape Varieties 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot, 1% Malbec
Classification Napa Valley
Region Stags Leap District
Sites Shafer hillside estate vineyards; the Borderline vineyard in Stags Leap District; selected Napa Valley sites
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Allier and Tronçais)
Barrel Size 60
Production Details Fruit was harvested at 24.0–26.0° Brix, and the wine matured for 18 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Elias Fernandez: blackberry, raspberry, black licorice, bay leaf, sage, cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, ripe tannins
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.3%
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot, 2% Malbec
Classification Napa Valley
Region Stags Leap District
Sites Shafer hillside estate vineyards; the Borderline vineyard in Stags Leap District; selected Napa Valley sites
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Allier and Tronçais)
Production Details Fruit was harvested at 23.5–25.8° Brix, and the wine matured for 18 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Elias Fernandez: dark fruit, herbs, red plum, briar fruit, black cherry, coffee, sage, cassis, soft ripe tannins
Sources: shafervineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.3%
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Verdot, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec
Classification Napa Valley
Region Stags Leap District
Sites Shafer hillside estate vineyards; the Borderline vineyard in Stags Leap District; selected Napa Valley sites
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Allier and Tronçais)
Production Details Fruit was harvested at 23.5–25.8° Brix, and the wine matured for 20 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Elias Fernandez: black cherry, crème de cassis, black plum, lavender, savory herbs, richness, balance, integrated tannins
Sources: shafervineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.3%
Grape Varieties 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Classification Napa Valley; Stags Leap District
Region Stags Leap District
Sites Predominantly Shafer's hillside vineyards surrounding the winery and the Borderline vineyard approximately two miles south
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Allier and Tronçais)
Production Details Fruit was harvested at 23.5–25.8° Brix, and the wine matured for 20 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Elias Fernandez: bright black cherry, red currant, cranberry, lavender, allspice, crushed herbs, ripe cashmere-like tannins
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.3%
Grape Varieties 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec
Classification Napa Valley; Stags Leap District
Region Stags Leap District
Sites Predominantly Shafer's hillside estate vineyard and the Borderline vineyard, both in Stags Leap District
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Allier and Tronçais)
Production Details Fruit was harvested at 23.5–25.8° Brix, and the wine matured for 20 months in barrel.
Tasting Notes Elias Fernandez: red summer berries, black cherry, rose petal, red and black plum, mocha, cinnamon, spices, silky tannins
Sources: shafervineyards.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $115.09Original CHF 95.13 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $132.96Original CHF 109.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
6154 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
Phone
+1 707-944-2877
Owner
Doug Shafer
Cellarmaster
Elias Fernandez