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2005 Shafer Merlot - USA, California, Napa Valley (7/31/2009)
This wine is in a really really good place right now! While not an expert, you can tell when you are drinking something well made and this baby was it. One of the reasons why I love Shafer juice is their consistency across their portfolio.
Opened and allowed to breathe for about an hour before pouring, the wine immediately filled the room with a wonderful aroma of crushed black fruit. Very viscous, the mouthfeel was lush and the finish while not very long was sufficient and delightful All while trying to figure out a way to drink while keeping my nose in the glass! Since I was drinking this alone (my better half does not drink red wine…her loss!) I look forward to seeing how the rest of the bottle fares today on day 2.
Not sure this can get any better but am glad I have some left to find out and equally bummed I did not pick up more! Drink now or hold and more importantly enjoy!! (92 pts.)
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