Hagafen Cellars

Hagafen Cellars is located in the Napa Valley. Less than a mile south of the famed Stags Leap District and twenty yards from the Oak Knoll District. The well-drained soil is ideal for the growth and production of ripe and rich, intensely fruity small lot estate bottled wines.

The estate is owned and operated by Irit and Ernie Weir, the winery was founded in 1979, and the first commercially released vintage was harvested in 1980. In the ens...

In 1986, Ernie and Irit Weir bought the ranch on Silverado Trail, which at the time housed about 12 acres of planted Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc. That same year, they decided to top-graft the Chenin Blanc to Cabernet Franc. In '97, half of the vineyard was replaced with clone 7 and clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Just two short years after that the other portion of the vineyard was replaced with the same clones. Having a vast knowledge of ...

The White House’s Philosophy of Wine

Daniel Shanks, Head Usher at the White House, explains our nation’s Capitol residence’s philosophy of wine:

‘’A perfectly aged Cabernet may be great in a glass,” says Daniel Shanks, “but it can’t stand up to the intense atmosphere of a White House state dinner. You have to have something with youth and vigor. Shank goes on to note that wine plays an important role in the White House: “A state dinner i...

Signature Seated Tasting - $45

Offered Daily 10:00-3:30 by appointment

Duration: 45-60 minutes

With a garden-side view, surrounded by our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, guests can taste through a flight of five current release wines from our Hagafen, Prix Reserve, and Don Ernesto labels, all from the comfort of a private table on our charming outdoor patio. Our staff will happily guide guests through the wines, share the unique story b...