2014 Shafer Merlot Napa

2014 Shafer Merlot

Our 31st release of Merlot is a rich, racy red wine from a classic vintage with fruit sourced from the Valley's cooler southern end.

“This was a beautiful vintage for Merlot. From the first pour the wine opens an of abundance enticing aromas and mouth-coating flavors of fresh summer berries, dark plums, and strawberries, fresh herbs and flowers all presented with juicy energy, surrounded by seamlessly textured tannins that will age attractively with cellaring.”

— Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez

Reviews

“Shafer also makes one of the better Merlots. The 2014 Merlot includes 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and is a beauty. Mocha and chocolaty notes intermixed with red cherry, plum and blacker fruits jump from the glass of this perfumed and fragrant style of Merlot. It is medium to full-bodied, exceptionally pure and rich and should drink beautifully over the next 10-12 years of life.”

— Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate

“Expressive floral and spice notes open up first in the 2014 Merlot. Fresh, nuanced and energetic in the style of the year, the 2014 is a highly representative wine for the vintage.”

— Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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