We are a small family winery in Alexander Valley, north of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, producing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, a Malbec blend called "Next Red" and Rose. We have been growing grapes and making wine for over 50 years. Our wine improves with time, so we age our wines longer than most other wineries.
We sell only direct to patrons, and for many, we are their "secret winery". The best way to taste our wine is by joining our "wine club" called the Annual Tasting Program. Wine is also a popular gift for the holidays, birthdays and corporate gift giving. Three generations of Hafners work here at Hafner Vineyard and we are happy to help.
We sell only direct to patrons, and for many, we are their "secret winery". The best way to taste our wine is by joining our "wine club" called the Annual Tasting Program. Wine is also a popular gift for the holidays, birthdays and corporate gift giving. Three generations of Hafners work here at Hafner Vineyard and we are happy to help.
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When patrons taste Hafner wine, they enjoy the results of over 50 years of work by members of the Hafner Vineyard Team. That begins with planting the vineyard and nurturing the vines throughout the year. And it continues until your order is packed and shipped. Everything is "hands-on" at Hafner Vineyard, with a dedication to the highest quality grapes, wine and service to our patrons.
We had just been beaten at horseshoes when I joked to my partner who sold farms, "If you ever have a ranch for sale in the wine country." In Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. We'd never been there, but two weeks later we visited the one hundred acre farm of prunes, pears and Zinfandel grapes. For the first years we were prune and pear farmers while we planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vines.
Our vineyard and winery in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley are nestled where the hills, creek and vines meet. Of our 250 acres, 100 are cultivated with vines. The remainder is hilly, grazing land. Grapes have been grown on this piece of land since the late 1880s. We farm our vineyard carefully and sustainably so that this tradition can continue for generations.
Sarah Hafner painted this vineyard map of Hafner Vineyard here in Alexander Valley. The yellow blocks signify Chardonnay vines, while the green blocks represent the red varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot. In the top right you can see the winery and caves. On our blog, Parke shares his views on the evolution from Dick's original map of Hafner Vineyard when he bought the property in 1967 to this new one.
The center of any winery is its cellar. This is where grapes become wine. Fermentation, aging, bottling, storage and the occasional tour all take place here in our winery in what is actually a very compact area. Even after 39 years and a small increase in production and three additional wines, our cellar continues to be a very efficient and practical layout for Winemaker Parke Hafner and his team.
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Sarah Gray Nelson
Oct 14, 2021
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Clive H.
May 17, 2021
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We managed to get into a tour and tasting at the winery last week. Kate greeted us and Sarah, one of the owners gave the tour. We tasted a nicely chilled Malbec Rose when we arrived and then headed to the vineyard for a discussion on the different varietals and how to identify them by their leaf shape. We then headed into the fermentation room and Sarah explained the wine making process and equipment. I make my own wine and had a few detailed questions that Sarah was happy to answer. We then moved in to the cellar/cave aging room. They have a very nice aging cave that has that unique smell.
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Mi P.
Aug 17, 2019
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Ray V.
Aug 07, 2019
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Hafner is probably one of the best winery in the country, I've been to many wineries e.g. Washington State, Oregon, all over California etc and I consider this is the best. Hafner Vineyard is family owned winery and has been making great wines for over 3 decades. The science-based, their pay attention to detail, art and strategy applied in their winemaking techniques are outstanding and rare to find in the wine industry that's why the end results are delicious, well balanced and distinctive wines. I will not describe here in detail, (don't wanna spoil no one) however; you have
Greg Rogers
Dec 11, 2018
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John Paquette
Nov 11, 2017
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Scott P.
Nov 08, 2015
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I was given a bottle of Hafner Chardonnay by a long time member of their annual tasting program. It was delicious and after hearing their story I was compelled to visit them. My wife, brother-in-law and I were going to be in Healdsburg so I called to see if we could visit. As it so happened, they had a tour already scheduled for the day we wanted to visit so we were added to the list. A good friend from San Rafael also joined us.
Kate Hafner conducted the tour and tasting and she was fantastic! I gave been to dozens of wine tastings and belong to several wine clubs and this was one of those
Kate Hafner conducted the tour and tasting and she was fantastic! I gave been to dozens of wine tastings and belong to several wine clubs and this was one of those
R. S.
Nov 03, 2015
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What a beautiful boutique winery!
I was invited to attend Hafner's annual Next Generation event and had a wonderful time. From what I can tell, Hafner has a solid, loyal customer base, and wants to make sure that carries over to the next generation of wine lovers (ie: late 20 / 30 somethings).
It's really evident that this is a family owned operation, and great care goes into making their wines and running their business. I really appreciated the attention to detail with everything from the event planning to the follow ups via email and good old snail mail. The owners also greeted
I was invited to attend Hafner's annual Next Generation event and had a wonderful time. From what I can tell, Hafner has a solid, loyal customer base, and wants to make sure that carries over to the next generation of wine lovers (ie: late 20 / 30 somethings).
It's really evident that this is a family owned operation, and great care goes into making their wines and running their business. I really appreciated the attention to detail with everything from the event planning to the follow ups via email and good old snail mail. The owners also greeted
Jme Woodchopper
Jun 17, 2015
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We joined the wine club several years ago and always enjoy the Annual tasting club shipments. We made a point to visit Hafner this april and see how wonderful this place was. The hospitality was top notch and tour was nice with touring the caves and facility.
Get place to enjoy family owned vineyards with a warm welcome environment.
Get place to enjoy family owned vineyards with a warm welcome environment.
Bj T.
Feb 08, 2014
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Went to the Hafner NextGen event and had an amazing time! Great company who were mostly strangers (aka new friends), excellent wine, fun games and gourmet foods. A perfect sunny afternoon.
I would highly recommend Hafner wine and their annual tasting program. Can't wait for our next shipment and second NextGen event! Thank you!
I would highly recommend Hafner wine and their annual tasting program. Can't wait for our next shipment and second NextGen event! Thank you!
