Shafer Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.56 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Definitely better than the last couple of times we have had it. Deep and dark ruby red with garnet edges and a little bit of sediment. Forest floor on the nose accompanied with dark berries. Fruit forward with an attack of cassis with some undertones of truffles and other earthy/rustic notes. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a smooth medium body. Actually a bit of dark cocoa too. Moderate plus furry finish. Shafer does not disappoint! Drink till 2019.

Definitely better than the last couple of times we have had it. Deep and dark ruby red with garnet edges and a little bit of sediment. Forest floor on the nose accompanied with dark berries. Fruit forward with an attack of cassis with some undertones of truffles and other earthy/rustic notes. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a smooth medium body. Actually a bit of dark cocoa too. Moderate plus furry finish. Shafer does not disappoint! Drink till 2019.

May 18th, 2016
Jeff Cahow

Wow, was given as a gift, and took a glimpse tonight with my Coravin, and it's incredible! Looking forward to pouring into the decanter to enjoy everything this wine has to offer!

Wow, was given as a gift, and took a glimpse tonight with my Coravin, and it's incredible! Looking forward to pouring into the decanter to enjoy everything this wine has to offer!

Feb 1st, 2016
David Schwartz

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

May 24th, 2015
Jeff Hansen

Jeff had this 10 years ago

Jeff had this 10 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2014
Wai Min Higa

Wai Min had this 11 years ago

Wai Min had this 11 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2013
Hsin Chen

Hsin had this 12 years ago

Hsin had this 12 years ago

Nov 17th, 2012