Although best known for its superb Cabernet and Chardonnay, Shafer also has a long and distinguished track record with Merlot. The 2013 shows impressive weight, layered plum and dark berry fruit, and a firm grip on the finish. Very good now but even better with another couple of years in the bottle.
Shafer, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2013
By Robert Whitley