Ivan Ramirez

Review of Shafer Vineyards

Upon my visit, Bob the wine educator greeted us in...

Upon my visit, Bob the wine educator greeted us in a humble and sincere manner. Bob was very grounded and made the experience all the more pleasant and fascinating. The history of John Shafer and the continued efforts of his son, Doug Shafer, is not pretentious but in fact humble and meaningful. The estate reflects Shafer s history through its modest but very mindful design. Elias Fernandez the winemaker is mentioned many times throughout the tasting - personally I admire Bob for the mention of Elias as to give credit where it is due. Needless to say, the Shafer family is much more than a label or a mere face. Doug Shafer himself made an appearance for us while we sampled the TD-9!
Shafer is incredible - truly a staple in the Napa Valley.