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Shafer Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.117 ratings
8.93 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

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Shafer VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaMerlot
Top Notes For
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.2

A bit ripe for my tastes, but when it is 5 degrees outside, a few extra points of alcohol are welcome. Dark cherry, plum, and mocha with integrated oak. Shafer is bold and this wine is no exception! #shafervineyards

A bit ripe for my tastes, but when it is 5 degrees outside, a few extra points of alcohol are welcome. Dark cherry, plum, and mocha with integrated oak. Shafer is bold and this wine is no exception! #shafervineyards

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Andrew Wesson
9.0

2008 Merlot out of Magnum. 5 years of bottle age does wonders. @ Shafer holiday luncheon along with 2004 Hillside Select Mags.

2008 Merlot out of Magnum. 5 years of bottle age does wonders. @ Shafer holiday luncheon along with 2004 Hillside Select Mags.

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014
Shade Kling
9.3

Sumptuous. 375ml

Sumptuous. 375ml

Jan 26th, 2016
Shade Kling
9.4

375ml. Pretty great

375ml. Pretty great

Nov 30th, 2015
Cindy Cammack
8.6

Tried at the Still

Tried at the Still

Apr 19th, 2013
Jimmy Chang
9.8

Absolutely delicious

Absolutely delicious

Dec 17th, 2012
Erin Socha
8.4

Erin had this 10 years ago

Erin had this 10 years ago

Aug 17th, 2014
Kelly Velez
9.2

Kelly had this 5 years ago

Kelly had this 5 years ago

Jan 19th, 2020
Andrew Guizzetti
9.1

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Aug 5th, 2018
Jens Halbert
9.0

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jul 10th, 2017