Wine 101: Shafer Vineyards

Early European vignerons noticed that grapevines thrived on hillsides. Sun exposure, cooling winds, and hard, mineral-rich soil all created the perfect environment for growing grapes. And though pioneering Napa Valley winemakers mimicked many European viticultural strategies, the first vineyards in the California region were planted on the valley floor. As the zone became more popular, up-and-coming producers continued to populate the bottom of the valley. That is, until John Shafer arrived.

Today on the “Wine 101” podcast, Keith unravels the story of one of Napa’s first hillside vineyards. With a master winemaker at the helm to steward its unique terraces, Shafer Vineyards was among the first of its kind.

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“Wine 101” was produced, recorded, and edited by yours truly, Keith Beavers, at the VinePair headquarters in New York City. I want to give a big old shout-out to co-founders Adam Teeter and Josh Malin for creating VinePair. Also, Darby Cicci for the theme song. And I want to thank the entire VinePair staff for helping me learn something new every day. See you next week.

*Image retrieved from Shafer Vineyards

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