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Sttupa Estate Napa Valley
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Stags Leap District · Napa Valley · Napa
Shafer Vineyards
Winemaker Elias Fernandez has made 40 consecutive harvests here, shaping Hillside Select.
4.8(53)
Known forCabernetHillside SelectFood PairingBoutiqueSustainableMountain Views
About Shafer Vineyards
Shafer Vineyards has a rich history dating back to 1880, making it one of Napa Valley's most celebrated wineries. Known for its commitment to quality, the winery has produced iconic wines like Hillside Select under the stewardship of John Shafer and winemaker Elias Fernandez, who has celebrated 40 harvests on the estate. The winery's philosophy emphasizes elegance, richness, and balance, creating memorable wines enjoyed worldwide.
Why Visit Shafer Vineyards
The Hillside Select Experience ($295) puts their flagship Cabernet front and center, paired with seasonal bites and poured by a team that knows every block on the hillside. It's a rare chance to taste one of Napa's longest-tenured partnerships between family and winemaker, bottled.
- Elias Fernandez has made 40 harvests at Shafer
- Hillside Select Experience ($295) pairs the flagship Cab with seasonal bites
- John Shafer replanted the hillside starting in the 1970s
- Collectors Experience ($140) includes Hillside Select among current releases
The Setting
The original property dates to 1880, though John Shafer replanted these hillside blocks starting in the 1970s. Rows climb steep slopes above the valley floor, visible from the hospitality space. No grand architecture competes with the vines themselves—this is a working estate where farming comes first.
The Tasting Experience
The Collectors Experience ($140) moves through current releases as a guided progression, with hosts explaining how vineyard origin and varietal shape each wine. Hillside Select appears in this tasting, but the $295 Hillside Select Experience narrows focus entirely to that bottling, with seasonal food pairings and deeper context on its hillside sources.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Collectors Experience
$140This experience unfolds as a guided progression of current-release wines, offering insight into our philosophy through vineyard origin, varietal expression, and stylistic intent. Guests enjoy a curated tasting of five current offerings, including Hillside Select, revealing how site and approach shape each expression.
90 minReservation Required
Hillside Select Experience
$295Our most personal and focused experience, centered on Hillside Select—our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting is thoughtfully paired with seasonally inspired bites that highlight the wines while reflecting the flavors of our local farms and surrounding landscape. Guided by a member of our team, guests travel by Polaris Ranger through our rugged hillside vineyards, gaining rare access to the slopes and elevations where Hillside Select is grown, farmed, and shaped by the land. Alongside the current vintage, the experience includes a vertical exploration of Hillside Select, offering a deeper understanding of the wine’s longevity, nuance, and evolution over time.
120 minReservation Required
The Pour
$115$85$100$100
Wine list. (5)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 One Point Five is our signature Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the timeless elegance of top Napa Valley vineyards. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $115 | |
TD-9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 TD-9 is a rich, vibrant expression of some of our favorite Napa Valley vineyards. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $85 | |
Merlot 2023 Producing Merlot is a delicious Shafer tradition going back more than 40 years. | Merlot | 2023 | $100 | |
Relentless 2022 This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of extraordinary winemaking. | Red Blend | 2022 | $100 |
One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
One Point Five is our signature Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the timeless elegance of top Napa Valley vineyards.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
TD-9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
TD-9 is a rich, vibrant expression of some of our favorite Napa Valley vineyards.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
Merlot 2023
Producing Merlot is a delicious Shafer tradition going back more than 40 years.
Merlot2023
Relentless 2022
This wine honors long-time Shafer Winemaker Elias Fernandez and his relentless pursuit of extraordinary winemaking.
Red Blend2022
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Shafer Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~15 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~21 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~22 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~23 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~23 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~23 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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