Shafer TD-9 Napa Valley 2015

A subtle change in direction from one of Napa’s legendary producers, moving from varietal Merlot to a blend: 56% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec. Think of this as Merlot for Cabernet lovers: vibrant, pure, complex aromas of strawberry, red cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, licorice, lavender, and cocoa, the smoky oakiness balanced by ripe tannins – a hallmark of the warm 2015 vintage. Drink now-2030.