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Shafer Vineyards

Located in the Stags Leap district of Napa Valley, Shafer Vineyards is one of the valley’s most enduring success stories. Founded in 1972 by John Shafer – who left a corporate life in Chicago to grow grapes in Napa Valley – the winery was run by John with help from his son Doug for many years. The winery’s first Cabernet Sauvignons were made in 1978, and in 1994 Doug Shafer took over as president. Elias Fernandez, now one of the valley’s most admired winemakers, joined Shafer as an assistant winemaker in 1984 and became head winemaker 10 years later. The partnership between the Shafers and Fernandez is one of the oldest in the valley, and is generally thought to be one of the keys to Shafer’s success. Today the winery produces 32,000 cases of wine from its 54 acres of vineyards. Shafer Hillside Select is the signature Cab, though the company also makes Merlot and Syrah.

1988 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

1993 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

ST  91   
RP  90   
WS  90   
4 available
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2000 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  93   
ST  90   
4 available
Bid *

2000 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  93   
ST  90