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WE 88
United States
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Merlot
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List $20.00
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88 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20 list] Soft and polished, with a subtle herbaceousness, this Merlot has nice cherry and red currant flavors, enhanced with smoky cedar. The tannins are rich and refined. Should age well for up to six years. (Nov 2008)"
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WE 87
United States
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Merlot
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87 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20 list] A lovely Merlot, soft and supple. Shows a fine balance of cherry fruit, herbs and sweet oak, with modest alcohol and dusty tannins. Very nice and elegant. (Dec 2009)"
Producer notes: "Anyone who thinks Merlot is a lightweight has never tried this one. The 2007 is a well-structured wine with the kind of characteristics often ascribed to Cabernet. Those characteristics are the result of the unique qualities of the five vineyards on the valley's southern end that provided the fruit for the 2007. The heavier soils in each of the vineyard sites allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and develop a wide range of flavors. What you will find here is a lush Merlot with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry and cassis. In the glass are big flavors of plum, vanilla and dark cherry. On those occassions when you are about to reach for a Cab to serve with a particular dish, try this Merlot. You'll be surprised how good a partner it is."
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$21.99
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "Merlot (77%), Syrah (9%), Cabernet Sauvignon (14%). Our Merlot, deep garnet in color, has rich black cherry fruit aromas, with hints of eucalyptus and oak. The addition of Clone 6 Cabernet sauvignon adds structure to the wine, giving a Cabernet-like mouthfeel, while the Syrah adds sweet fruit to the finish. Soft tannins balance well with good fruit acidity and concentrated fruit flavors to yield a wine that will develop well with several years of aging. A rich, concentrated, full-bodied Merlot with a lingering finish and supple mouthfeel."
Not yet reviewed; 2005 vintage rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast: "Soft, juicy and sweet in fruity essence, this polished Merlot brims with flavors of cherries, red currants, licorice, toffee and Asian spices. It’s a full-bodied red wine to drink now with a nice steak. (Jun 2009)"
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United States
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Producer notes: "90% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. The 2007 vintage is accessible and balanced to accompany with a wide range of dishes. This vintage of Merlot is concentrated, with smoky oak notes from a mix of mostly French and a bit of American barrels. The flavors and aromas are forward, perfumed plush red fruit, and ripe without being overpowering -- a wine that compliments food. There is also a touch of cedar from the oak barrels. The combination of structure, depth and richness makes this 2007 Merlot drinkable now but it could easily age if you can wait. 415 cases produced."
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "If velvet had a flavor this would be it. Bittersweet chocolate, dark Italian cherries. Sweet rose petals with a firm, satiny finish. Pure Washington Merlot. HELL YEAH!"
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WA 89
United States
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Merlot
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89+ points Jay MIller (Wine Advocate): "Deep crimson-colored, the nose displays plenty of spice notes along with a slight herbal component. Full-bodied on the palate, this smooth-textured, savory effort has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Drink it through 2018. (Oct 2009)"
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WS 90
United States
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Merlot
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Firm, focused and juicy with dark berry and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the ripe, toasty, refined finish. Drink now through 2014. (2/28/10)"
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot in this blend is from several premium vineyards including: Klipsun; Dionysus; Pepper Bridge Vineyard; our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard; Stone Tree; Weinbau; Candy Mountain; Loess Vineyard and Katherine Leone. Rich with aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, this spicy Merlot shows red cherry fruit, black plum, blackberry and dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, chocolate, black cherry finish."
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$24.99
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United States
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Merlot
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List $30.00
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Wine & Spirits: "[$30 list] Bright plum scents lead with a topnote of white pepper and a hint of tobacco leaf. Its black cherry flavors are marked by a plum-skin bitterness, with a peppery acidity marking the finish. (Oct 2009)"
Producer notes: "80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich with aromatic aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, this spicy Merlot shows red cherry fruit, black plum, blackberry and dark fruit flavors encased in a peppery, chocolate, black cherry finish."
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United States
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Merlot
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Not yet reviewed. 2006 vintage rated 90 points by Wine & Spriits: "A big, rich red with tart cherry flavors and sweet tannins, this finishes clean. For hanger steak and fries."
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United States
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Merlot
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Wine Enthusiast: "Quite rich, this Merlot shows real Napa character in the ripe fruit and quality of the tannins. It brims with blackberry, currant, cherry and herb flavors, and feels well-structured and distinguished in the mouth. Best now. (Jun 2009)"
Producer notes: "87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. This Merlot displays notes of black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee and bramble. On the palate, the wine has a fruit forward entry with round chewy tannins. The finish is complex and lingering. Our favorite food pairings include cassoulet and sharp cheeses. Alcohol 14.8%."
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "Plum, blackberry and spice, a big pull out the stops wine loaded with flavor. 'Best Merlot in Paso Robles'."
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "100% Merlot. The 2006 Parcel 41 Merlot exhibits a sweet nose of berries, chocolate, mocha and smoky oak. Deep, rich and chewy with loads of licorice and blackberrberry/currant fruit and its beautiful integration of acidity and tannin make it an excellent value that can be enjoyed for the next 7-8 years."
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United States
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Merlot
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'Best Buy', Wine & Spirits: "[$17 list] A blueberry-scented merlot, this simple wine follows a relatively thin red line of flavor through the finish. A light red for people who like a glass before dinner. (Apr 2010)"
Producer notes: "Our Napa Valley Merlot displays lush aromas and silky flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and mocha. On the palate the wine demonstrates those same fruit flavors with an integrated mid-palate of sweet oak and tannins that finishes with a lingering and full finish. 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot."
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United States
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Producer notes: "90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Our Napa Valley Merlot displays lush aromas and silky flavors of ripe black cherry, plum and mocha. On the palate the wine demonstrates those same fruit flavors with an integrated mid-palate of sweet oak and tannins that finishes with a lingering and full finish."
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "This 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal Winning Merlot has an intense garnet color. A ripe blackberry aroma leads to hints of cassis and plum on the entry, and finishes with refined tandins and cedar."
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WS 92
RP 90
IWC 90
United States
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Merlot
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and muscular, with blackberry and graphite aromas and youthful, concentrated black cherry and mocha fruit that show notes of roasted herb, with a hint of game. (4/30/10)"
90 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Merlot (a 10,000-case cuvee that includes 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) may be the finest Merlot I have ever tasted from Shafer. Reasonably priced for a Napa Valley Merlot, it is characterized by elegance and substance. Its dark ruby/purple hue is followed by notes of wood spice, forest, flowers, berries, mocha, and wood smoke, medium to full body, sweet tannins, and good freshness. Enjoy it over the next 12+ years. (Dec 2009)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Moderately saturated red-ruby. Restrained but nuanced nose offers plum, redcurrant, tobacco and nutty oak. A nicely balanced, penetrating midweight with modest flesh but a silky texture and intriguing, understated redcurrant and mocha flavors. This young wine relies as much on its acids as on its suave tannins for structure. Finishes with good persistence and subtle soil tones. (May/Jun 2010)"
90 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very ripe, very sweet and awash in very obvious oak, this outgoing wine embraces the Shafer style to a "tee". It is full, fat and fleshy on the palate with layers of mocha, black cherries, vanilla and cream running its length, but it is also a bit hot at the finish with a rise in last-minute tannins that says it would be wise to set it aside for a few years despite its many immediate appeals. (Mar 2010)"
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United States
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Merlot
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List $32.00
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Producer notes: "92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot. Aromas of earth, dried herbs and cherry. On the palate, medium body, lush fruit flavors and balanced acidity with a long finish that has a tingle and a tang and starts the evening with a bang."
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United States
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Merlot
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Producer notes: "Merlot is NOT Cabernet. Thinner skinned and earlier ripening than the other great Claret varieties, it needs a cooler growing site to slow down sugar development, allowing flavor ripeness to catch up. That is why we like our Mt. George vineyard which gives our Merlot its oily herbal and black berry fruit flavors with a serious core of tannin for body. Aromas of earth, dried herbs and cherry. On the palate, medium body, lush fruit flavors and balanced acidity with a long finish that has a tingle and a tang."
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$13.99
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WE 92
United States
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Merlot
In stock, 12+ available
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Here's a really good Merlot from a producer that does a great job at it and has kept prices fair for years. It shows the rich tannic structure that Napa so effortlessly achieves, while the great vintage ripened the grapes to blackberry and cherry perfection. Luscious now and for a couple more years. An Editors' Choice. (Dec 2008)"
Producer notes: "85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah. This appealing wine offers aromas of blackberry, violet and oak. It gains its depth from a combination of plum, wild berries and cola flavors that are beautifully balanced and lingering. The wine is ready to enjoy now and will also improve with cellaring to 2012."
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