Opulent lush Merlot character, loads of oak.. But great structure on this to support it... Love the acid on this..
Opulent lush Merlot character, loads of oak.. But great structure on this to support it... Love the acid on this..
2 people found it helpfulMar 15th, 2015
Toasted, almost an old world feel. Restrained and sophisticated.
Toasted, almost an old world feel. Restrained and sophisticated.
1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2016
Lots of dark fruit, choc, baking spice, very round and plush on pallate, quite a bit of oak, but is subsiding as it breathes, keep coming back for more!!
Lots of dark fruit, choc, baking spice, very round and plush on pallate, quite a bit of oak, but is subsiding as it breathes, keep coming back for more!!
1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2015
Yeayaaa Shafer!! I'm hooked
Yeayaaa Shafer!! I'm hooked
1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2014Fleshy but lifted, a touch of warmth, but very solid merlot..revisit in a couple years..
Fleshy but lifted, a touch of warmth, but very solid merlot..revisit in a couple years..
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2014
Delicious briary fruit, soft spice, great lift, can't wait to crush this with hangar steak
Delicious briary fruit, soft spice, great lift, can't wait to crush this with hangar steak
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2014
Smooth velvety chocolate. Had with short ribs. Love
Smooth velvety chocolate. Had with short ribs. Love
1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2013
Ummm merlot. Shafer does it beautifully.
Ummm merlot. Shafer does it beautifully.
1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2013
Honestly, I think this is the best wine they make! And they are all good...
Honestly, I think this is the best wine they make! And they are all good...
1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2013
Sleek, elegant, powerful: has a licorice/tea edge surrounding that intense core of black fruits & integrated wood monster. Needs potent food flavors to match its profile- which was had in a sauteed, brined chicken/chorizo/shrimp dish
Sleek, elegant, powerful: has a licorice/tea edge surrounding that intense core of black fruits & integrated wood monster. Needs potent food flavors to match its profile- which was had in a sauteed, brined chicken/chorizo/shrimp dish
Feb 28th, 2016
Napa Valley, California, USA
