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2017 Shafer, TD-9, Napa Valley
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2017 Shafer, TD-9, Napa Valley
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Critics Scores
Tasting Panel
Predominantly Merlot, with Malbec and Cabernet adding complexity and style. Dark ruby color with a rich plum nose and a lovely, smooth texture; lush with depth, intensity, and elegance.
Wine Enthusiast
Blending 62 Merlot, 22 Malbec and 16 Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Elias Fernandez shows his skill, producing a thick, earthy and spicy red with vibrant red fruit. Ripe firm tannins add weight and power to the full-bodied blockbuster, as toasted oak seals the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Moving to the reds, the 2017 TD-9 Proprietary Red Blend is mostly Merlot yet includes 22 Malbec and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep purple-hued with sweet aromas of jammy blackberries, spiced cherries, herbes de Provence, and dried flowers, it is a wonderfully textured, medium to full-bodied, balanced red with sweet tannins and a great finish. It’s going to evolve nicely for 10-12 years.
Wine Spectator
Rich and full of dense and spicy dark plum, dried blackberry and mocha flavors. Dark chocolate and smoky notes show on the ripe finish, with dried savory herbal accents. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Drink now through 2023.