| Producer | Shafer |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Sku | 18390 |
| Size | 750ml |
Here’s a Merlot with all the hallmarks of Shafer’s approach to Cabernet. It’s big, ripe, flamboyant, oaky, complex and immediately enjoyable. Cherries and blueberries are the flavors, accented by sumptuous sweet vanilla. The tannic structure is sweetly rich.
The 2003 Merlot was performing beautifully out of bottle. An elegant blend of 85% Merlot and nearly equal portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it possesses a refined deep ruby/purple color along with scents of berry fruit, sweet cherries, and hints of smoke and mocha.
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