Shafer Napa Valley Merlot - 2004

Napa Valley, California

"The 2004 Merlot is rich purple, reflecting the vintage, and offers lush, focused flavors and aromas of bright cherries, strawberry, red and black plums, and cranberry. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine added strength, firm tannins, and age-ability. Cabernet Franc brings in lovely fragrance with a hint of violets." — Winemaker Elias Fernandez

In 2004, the southern part of Napa Valley experienced long, sunny, dry days and cool to chilly evenings. Temperatures rose slowly and evenly throughout the season producing classic conditions for the development of rich, ripe Merlot.

WineSpectator Rating: 92

75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

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