The Hafner Vineyard Style

• Pure aromas of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
• Toasty vanilla fragrance of French and American oak
• Buttery notes and creamy richness from malolactic fermentation
• Crispness of the grapes’ acids
• Complexities and nuances of extended aging

Here at Hafner Vineyard we are dedicated to producing wines that are balanced, elegant and meant to be enjoyed. Our goal is blending the elements above without allowing one to dominate. The grape aromas define the wine and the other elements add complexity and depth.

Hafner Chardonnays focus on rich grape aromas of ripe pears, citrus and tropical fruit. Without them malolactic fermentation's butterscotch and oak's vanilla flavors would dominate. While richness and depth are crucial, it is finesse that is the winemaker’s goal. Click on Making Wine for more details.

For Hafner Cabernets, grape aromas of blackberry, cassis and cedar are enhanced by flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla and mint. They come from extended barrel and bottle aging. Key to the wine is balance in flavors and structure, classic aromas and complexity on the palate.

Each vintage provides winemaker Parke Hafner with a unique set of fruit aromas and flavors. It is his skill and craft that maintain the consistency and finesse of Hafner wines. He believes wine complements food and while it is enjoyable alone, wine is key to the pleasures of a meal. Skilled winemaking brings these elements together in a balanced, subtle blending. We are dedicated to producing full-bodied, enjoyable wines, consistent in flavor and style.