September 30, 2025 (Napa Valley, CA) — Shafer Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s most recognized historic wineries, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Empire Merchants to represent the Shafer portfolio throughout New York and New Jersey. About Shafer VineyardsShafer Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s most recognized historic estates, whose property in Stags Leap District has been the site of grape growing and winemaking since 1880. Today’s winery was established by the Shafer family in 1972 and brought to prominence by father-and-son team John Shafer and Doug Shafer, and long-time winemaker Elias Fernandez. Today’s Shafer wines are produced by Fernandez and his team including Hillside Select, Relentless, One Point Five, Merlot, TD-9, and Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay. About Empire MerchantsEmpire Merchants is a premier distributor of fine wines and spirits serving New York and New Jersey.