Exploring Shafer: A Napa Valley Wine Experience at Beefbar

Description

Presented by Ponti Wine Cellars, in collaboration with Beefbar Hong Kong and Shafer Vineyards, this one-night-only dinner brings Napa Valley wines to the table alongside Beefbar’s premium meat selections.

Hosted by Mr. Hei Cheng, the evening explores Shafer’s range through six wines, opening with Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay and culminating in the celebrated 2022 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon. Along the way, guests will discover the estate’s story and the character of its wines through guided introductions and food pairings.

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🍽️ Five-course dinner with six Shafer wines, including a welcome drink
🎙️ Hosted by Mr. Hei Cheng

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🍷 The Wines

• 2023 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
• 2023 Shafer TD-9
• 2023 Shafer Napa Valley Merlot
• 2023 Shafer Relentless
• 2023 Shafer Stags Leap One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2022 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

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🍽️ The Menu & Pairings

Welcome Drink
2023 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

Venison & USDA Prime Beef Tartare
Paired with 2023 Shafer TD-9

Black Angus Mini Burger, Bacon Jam
Paired with 2023 Shafer Napa Valley Merlot

USDA Prime Ribeye Cap
Served with Baby Carrots & Mushrooms
Paired with 2023 Shafer Relentless

Red Wine Braised USDA Prime Short Rib
Paired with two Cabernet Sauvignons:
2023 Shafer Stags Leap One Point Five
2022 Shafer Hillside Select

Chocolate Mixed Berries Tart

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🏛️ The Producer

Founded in 1972 by former Chicago publishing executive John Shafer, Shafer Vineyards established its roots in the hillside vineyards of Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District. His son Doug joined as winemaker in 1983, followed by Elias Fernandez in 1984, who became head winemaker in 1994. Together, they helped build the estate’s reputation for rich, structured and age-worthy wines. Shafer embraced solar power in 2004 and was acquired by Shinsegae in 2022, with its core winemaking team retained at the time of the acquisition.

The Cuvées

• Hillside Select — Flagship hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 32 months in new French oak.

• One Point Five — Cabernet Sauvignon honouring John and Doug Shafer’s father-and-son partnership.

• Relentless — Syrah–Petite Sirah blend named in tribute to winemaker Elias Fernandez.

• TD-9 — Bordeaux-style blend named after John Shafer’s vineyard tractor.

Red Shoulder Ranch — Carneros Chardonnay made without malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.

Details

• WhenMon 23 Nov, 7:00 pm
• WhereBeefbar Hong Kong, 2/F, 16 Ice House Street, Central
  Central, HK
• PriceHK$1,680 per seat + 10% service fee
• CategoryWine Dinner
• CountryCentral, HK · Hong Kong