1999 Shafer Merlot Napa Valley
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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 2002-2012, Robert Parker, Aug 2002
Performing better out of bottle, the 1999 Merlot offers copious quantities of black currants, ripe cherries, tobacco, nicely-integrated oak, sweet tannin, and admirable flesh. It should drink well for 7-10 years. Tel. (707) 944-2877; Fax (707) 944-9454
Critic scores
Critic scores
88
88/100
Robert Parker
17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
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17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2003-2007, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2002
Liquorice, mint and restraint on the nose of this fine wine which is sleek but no bargain. (JR)
88.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Bright ruby-red. Spicy, dusty aromas of cherry, red licorice, leather, marzipan and mint. Juicy flavors of red- and blackcurrants nicely framed by firm acidity. Relies more on its acids than its tannins for structure and grip. Finishing suggestion of licorice.
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