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<H1>Shafer Merlot -- Wine Sense Shopping Cart</H1>
<B>$52.99</B>
-- <I>91 points Wine Enthusiast</I>
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Wine Enthusiast "<span class="reviewdetail">Shafer’s Cabernet is so dominant, it’s sometimes forgotten how good their Merlot can be. The wines are dependably dry, rich and balanced, as the excellent ’05 demonstrates. It’s soft and drinkable now, but rich and sweet in tannins that frame cherry, currant, cola, licorice and vanilla flavors. Will reward cellaring through 2011."</span></P>
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<LI>Vintage: 2005
<LI>Region: Napa Valley
<LI>Rating: 91 Wine Enthusiast
<LI>Lifespan: Drink through 2015
<LI>Grape: Merlot
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