Hagafen Cellars

15% off purchase of wine in tasting room with Day Trips.

Hagafen, which means “the grapevine” in Hebrew, is a family winery just off the Silverado Trail in Napa that opened in 2000. This boutique winery, owned by Ernie and Irit Weir, produces ultra-premium wines that have earned numerous awards. As Ernie says, “Fine wine starts in the vineyard with careful vineyard management. My goal is to showcase the best that our land has produced. Our small lot bottlings start with superb fruit, and we seek to artisanally shape each to showcase its uniqueness and the specific region from which it originates. For these reasons, our total annual production is only 8,000 cases.”  

Ernie first came to Napa in the 1970s when he worked for Domaine Chandon while attending UC Davis to study viticulture and enology. In 1997, Ernie left Domaine Chandon to build the Hagafen Cellars winery and tasting room. Their intimate tasting room is a hidden little gem along the Silverado Trail with a relaxed atmosphere. Even though you are still in Napa, their location is private and serene. With all the attention their wines receive, Hagafen Cellars merits a visit while in Napa Valley. Discover their hand-crafted wines poured daily in their tasting room or patio.

While Hagafen is the winery’s main label, Prix Vineyards is the exclusive Reserve wine series sold only at the winery and to wine club members. These limited production wines define this small family run winery. Their own vineyards yield roughly half of the grapes used for their annual production. Their grapes are organically grown including some that are purchased.

FUN FACT
Since 1980, their wines have been served on numerous occasions at the White House, mostly at meals honoring visiting Israeli prime ministers and presidents.  This year, the Hagafen 2007 Cuvee de Noirs sparkling wine was served at President Barack Obama’s annual White House Hanukkah dinner.

VISIT
Their tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a picnic area in back.  Tours are offered daily by appointment only at 11 a.m., except Saturdays.  Call ahead at 1-888-424-2336 or email at visit@hagafen.com.  Visit their website hagafen.com, before you go for complimentary tasting passes or join their mailing list and follow them on Facebook to stay updated and receive special offers.