Welcome to the Hafner Vineyard blog. Here, we share what’s happening around the vineyard and winery, along with wine education, helpful wine tips, stories from our patrons, and some of our favorite things to do in Healdsburg and Sonoma County.
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Tips on Receiving Wine via UPS
UPS has made some changes to how they deliver wine, and we want to help make sure your Hafner wine gets to you without a hitch. In many cases, UPS will make just one delivery attempt. If no one 21 ...
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This summer, we took Hafner Vineyard on the road, sharing our wines with longtime patrons and introducing their friends to our family winery in Illinois and Minnesota. From an intimate country club...
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Last Saturday, we completed our final Spring Barrel Tasting here in Alexander Valley. A tradition started by my grandparents and continued by my uncle, Scott Hafner, these gatherings are a wonderfu...
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Sharing homemade touches has always been one of my favorite parts of the Holiday Season, especially when our whole family is gathered together. This year, I’m delighted to share a simple DIY projec...
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There’s a special joy in giving a gift that feels personal and meaningful, one that says, “I thought of you.” In our family, we learned this through the tradition of the “Gift Box,” a stash of uniq...
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Thanksgiving is a time that is filled with abundance and sharing. We've always believed that wine is meant to be enjoyed with food and shared with family and friends. Thanksgiving is a perfect mome...
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Last Saturday, we hosted our annual Next Generation Harvest Party here at the winery. It’s a way we introduce the next generation of Hafner patrons to our wine and wine in general. We had a lively ...
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In June, we launched the Summer Smiles Photograph Contest and here at the winners! Captured are anniversaries, proposals, weddings, family reunions, milestone birthdays, evenings with neighbors and...
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Wine Storage, Aging & Serving Tips
Curious about wine storage, aging, or serving tips? Sarah Hafner answers the top 5 wine questions she hears on our vineyard tours at Hafner Vineyard in Alexander Valley. From how long wine lasts on...
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Tips to Receive Wine Shipments
As wine shipments have increased (like all shipments to our homes), UPS and FedEx have had to adapt and become more systematic. At times this is helpful and at other moments, it can be challenging ...
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Your 2 Favorite CA Restaurants
We sell 95% of our wine direct to you at home. The remaining 5% is sold at top California restaurants. To kickoff the new year, we are looking at expanding to a few new California accounts and thou...
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The Secret to an Unforgettable Holiday Party
Planning a Holiday Party can be frightfully complicated with countless details, and yet remarkably simple. Throughout the year, patrons call me about upcoming fêtes they are hosting. Initially thei...
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We are in Holiday mode with wine gift orders coming in via the internet, by email, over the phone and yes, even by fax. People enjoy giving wine because it's sure to be used and enjoyed. This time ...
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We are honored that our wine is part of Thanksgiving traditions whether it's dinner with an immediate family or a large feast with extended family and friends. As families grow and evolve, we enjoy...
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Every year, we host a party at the winery called our Next Generation Harvest Party. It is a way to introduce our wines to the next generation of Hafner patrons. Last Saturday, we welcomed 130 Next ...
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At the beginning of Summer, we launched our Hafner Cuisine Photo Competition. We invited patrons to share a photo of their favorite Summer dish paired with Hafner wine. One of our beliefs is that w...
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Spring is a beautiful time in the Wine Country in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley with vines entering their growth spurt and the hills still green from Winter’s generous rain. Here at Hafner Viney...
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Finding the perfect gift for newlyweds can be daunting. Selecting off a registry is an obvious and safe choice but sometimes we find ourselves wanting to give something unique, something thoughtful...
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Cork & Capsule Recycling Program
Here at Hafner Vineyard, we are always looking at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and create less waste. We try to look at each step in the process: growing grapes, making wine, bottling it...
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We are often asked, “What is the sediment in my glass and why is it there?” As Master of Wine and Master Sommelier Gerard Basset explained, “They are harmless by-products of wine, and some equate t...
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