Shafer Vineyard Cellars in Forest Grove, Washington County, United States | Winery

Shafer Vineyard Cellars are nestled in the foothills of the Gales Creek Valley, a small agricultural region within the Willamette Valley, Forest Grove, Oregon in the United States.
When the Shafer family started the business in 1973 they had no plans for winemaking, just grape growing on the 70 acre estate.
The quality of the fruit harvested proved to be exceptional, reflecting the diligent hours of care and dedication needed to grow uncompromising grapes. In the fall of 1978 after years of carefully tending the vines, a small amount of wine was produced from estate grown grapes for Shafer Vineyard Cellars. The quality of the wines and encouragement from colleagues inspired the Shafer family to design and construct a Winery. The Winery's first crush was 1981, vinifing little more than 3,000 gallons. Over the years, demand for the wine pushed the Winery capacity to the current production level of approximately 30,000 gallons.
The design and settling of Shafer Vineyard Cellars in Forest Grove, is uniquely Oregon in attitude. The simplicity of the vineyards and the quiet strength of the stately old oak trees that border the Winery creates a beautiful backdrop for the cedar buildings. The gentle slope of the 2 acre oak shaded picnic area with tables and a large seated gazebo provides a wonderful natural setting. Harvey and Miki Shafer invite visitors to enjoy the facilities for picnics or to just relax and enjoy the view.
The 34 acres are comprised of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. Twenty acres were planted in 1973 - 74 with an additional 7.5 acres of Chardonnay in 1990 and 6.5 acres of Pinot Gris in 1997. The site is a gentle rolling hillside with a southern exposure, and an elevation pf 420 to 480 feet above sea level. These elements, along with the naturally cool Gales Creek Valley, combine to create an environment that ripens the grapes slowly, producing an abundance of varietal character and delicacy, similar to the growing regions of France and Germany.