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2012 Shafer Merlot

Merlot

  • USA
  • California
  • Napa Valley

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Community Tasting Note

  • djlevin wrote: 88 points

    December 1, 2014 - Shafer Vineyards Wine Tasting and Visit (Napa Valley, CA): Nose was a bit unusual with a floral character from the 6% Malbec. Once the carmelized butter hits the nose, you know where this is going... a rich, toasty oak experience. The wine is fruit-forward with typical plum flavors in front, but the mid-palate catches you off-guard with a very bitter and sharp dark chocolate flavor that makes the wine difficult to drink. Also, you would expect a little more mouth-feel with a high-end Merlot, than this slightly watery texture. The wine's structure had high tannins and high acidity.

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  • dagutier commented:

    2/25/15, 9:33 AM - I should have read your review before paying 65 Swiss francs for this.
    A bit disappointed, fortunately I accessed it with the Coravin......will wait to see what happens.

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