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WS 91
WE 91
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Merlot
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and well-focused, offering appealing red currant and tomato leaf aromas, with complex cherry, cedar and espresso notes. Tannins slide in on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2018. (11/30/12)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while there’s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb. Alcohol 14.5%. (Oct 2012)"
Producer notes: "This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity supporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for the flavors and contribute to a lingering finish. 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc. Barrel aged 15 months in 100% French oak barrels (25% new, 75% second vintage). Alcohol 14.5%."
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WE 91
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Merlot
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Merlot hardly gets richer than this. Just explodes in the mouth with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and chocolate truffle flavors. As sweet as it seems, it’s actually dry, with a wonderful edge of acidity. Drink now. Alcohol 14.3%. (Jun 2012)" 80% Estate Spring Mountain District, 20% Napa Carneros.
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WA 90
United States
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Merlot
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "This year, the 2010 Merlot is the most fragrant and lightest of the entry-level wines at Pride. Sweet red cherries, dried flowers, tobacco and spices all waft from the glass of this delicate, fragrant wine, which is best suited for near and mid-term drinking. The 2010 Merlot is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "This wine is not shy: heady notes of bright blue fruit burst forth before even lifting the glass. Blueberry, blackberry and dark black cherry notes saturate the palate, revealing a thick, dense wine with plenty of stuffing and a bit more weight and extraction than our lovely 2009. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol 14.5%."
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Producer notes: "Elegant aromas of boysenberry and black cherry join with nuances of vanilla and plum. These aromas lead to a soft and supple mouth-feel, rich with blackberry and toffee flavors. Hints of spice and cranberry are supported by moderate tannins for a smooth finish. Our favorite pairings for this wine include chicken cacciatore, Cornish game hen, and parmesan risotto. Alcohol 14.4%."
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WA 93
CG 93
WS 92
United States
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Merlot
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93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "A delicious entry-level wine, the 2010 Merlot is rich, boisterous and loaded with fruit. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint and spices all make an appearance in this flashy, exuberant red. The vibrancy of the vintage works to balance some of the wine’s natural overtness. Clean, saline notes add an attractive briskness to the finish. This is a gorgeous wine that makes a compelling case for Merlot-based wines in Napa Valley. The 2010 is 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet and 6% Malbec, a variety that seems to add a little extra juiciness, always welcome in a wine meant to be enjoyed upon release. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Dec 2012)"
93 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "There is nothing about this very juicy, many-layered Merlot to suggest that the 2010 vintage posed real problems for many in achieving adequate ripeness, and, true to the Shafer style, it is a rich, fully-fleshed, deeply fruity wine with enormous savor and depth. Its central themes of ripe cherries merge with elements of caramel, vanilla and toasted brioche, and its generous flavors go on and on. In truth, there is plenty about this bottling that is sure to tempt early drinking, but it is far from fully evolved, and as Shafer Merlots and Cabernets have proved over the years, being wholly delicious when young in no way precludes being even better with age. (Mar 2013)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Supple, elegant and beautifully focused, with aromas of red currant and toasty vanilla that lead to ripe but sleek and layered flavors of black cherry, cinnamon and black tea. Tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2017. (7/31/12)"
92 points California Grapevine: "Medium-dark ruby color with purplish tinges; attractive, forward, plummy, spicy, complex, ripe cherry, red currant, and blackberry fruit aroma that developed with airing in the glass; full body; big, rich, concentrated, plush, plummy, red and black fruit flavors with good depth and a velvety mouthfeel; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very appealing to taste now, though also well balanced and firmly structured for another five years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. 15.3% alcohol; blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Malbec; released November 2012. (Feb 2013)"
92 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "Dense, dark and ripe with lavish plum and cassis fruit; rich and meaty with smooth, velvety texture and lovely balance; long and deep. 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec. (Feb 2013)"
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