Shafer Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

9.013 ratings

8.96 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

Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Wow. Just drank with some colleagues. Holding up amazingly well. Still has bright cherry fruit and good spice.

Wow. Just drank with some colleagues. Holding up amazingly well. Still has bright cherry fruit and good spice.

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015

Owner/Winemaker Hobel Wine Works

9.0

From magnum - tasty.

From magnum - tasty.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2015

8.8

Compared to the '06, this had less fruit and was a touch hot.

Compared to the '06, this had less fruit and was a touch hot.

Sep 29th, 2014

9.0

Dark big flavor with earthy finish. Vday dinner at isola BJ

Dark big flavor with earthy finish. Vday dinner at isola BJ

Feb 14th, 2014

Surpasses expectations for a 10yr old merlot. #drinkslikeacab

Surpasses expectations for a 10yr old merlot. #drinkslikeacab

Sep 25th, 2015

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

9.0

Dustin had this 8 years ago

Dustin had this 8 years ago

Dec 24th, 2016

Rick Baumgarten

9.0

Rick had this 10 years ago

Rick had this 10 years ago

Feb 19th, 2015

Ty Richchouyrod

8.8

Ty had this 10 years ago

Ty had this 10 years ago

Jun 9th, 2014

Ty Richchouyrod

8.2

Ty had this 11 years ago

Ty had this 11 years ago

Aug 29th, 2013

Tirso del Junco Jr

9.2

Tirso had this 7 years ago

Tirso had this 7 years ago

Feb 16th, 2018