There is much liqueur in 2012, not wholly unexpected, with full fresh flower aromas and red fruit flavours. There are...

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A wine in the full-on, ultra-ripe Shafer style with no holds barred. The texture is open-knit and plush, and flirts...

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This pretty but currently simplistic merlot needs another year or two to unwind. The nose is youthfully reserved with...

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A spicy and textbook distinctive merlot with great varietal character of Christmas pudding with plenty of spice and...

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Shafer Merlot 2012, Napa Valley