Shafer - Merlot Napa Valley 2005 (750ml) Chardonay There's a citrus pith grip

There's a citrus pith grip and snappy energy to the palate

Even this second wine should be given at least eight to 10 years to really soften because of these tannins

rather rich vintage for this estate

pumping over twice a day

and unique packaging

Shafer - Merlot Napa Valley 2005 (750ml) Chardonay There's a citrus pith gripProfessional Reviews 91 points Connoisseurs Guide, Review Date: 03 2008 For a good many years, we have been taken with this winery's ways with this grape, and once again Shafer's preoccupations with richness find perfect expression in this juicy and fruit laden Merlot. Deep and defined and brimming with cherries and very sweet oak, this working is uncannily refined for the ripe wine that it is, and it sports a sense of sophistication than transcends