Shafer Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2023
750 ml Merlot Napa Valley, United States 2023
Shafer Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Merlot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £80.00 at Hedonism Wines.
Offers · cheapest first
Hedonism Wines
In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£80.00
Tanners Wines
In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£82.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Merlot prior · Napa Valley rule
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot prior · Napa Valley rule
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Merlot prior · Napa Valley rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Napa Valley
Origin
Napa Valley · Napa Valley · United States
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Grapes
Merlot
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Merlot · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
This bottle is a Tanners Oddment – a rare find, timeless classic, unique gem from our carefully curated cellar. Available in limited quantities, each bottle offers a special opportunity to own and enjoy something truly exceptional. If you require any further information please contact our fine wine team.
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