Shafer Vineyards TD-9 Napa Valley Red Blend 2018

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The ’18 is a blend of a blend of 56% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 months on new French oak, blend changes each year. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, sweet spice and smoky oak scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plums with vanilla, licorice and cacao, lively acidity. Fine ripe round tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and toasty earthy character. Outstanding!

The ’18 is a blend of a blend of 56% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 months on new French oak, blend changes each year. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, sweet spice and smoky oak scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plums with vanilla, licorice and cacao, lively acidity. Fine ripe round tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and toasty earthy character. Outstanding!

9.6

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The 2018 TD-9, Shafer's Merlot-based blend, is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. Succulent dark red cherry/red plum fruit, licorice, spice, lavender and dried herbs are front and center. Readers will find a gorgeous 2018 that is ready to deliver plenty of pleasure from the get-go. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021)

The 2018 TD-9, Shafer's Merlot-based blend, is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. Succulent dark red cherry/red plum fruit, licorice, spice, lavender and dried herbs are front and center. Readers will find a gorgeous 2018 that is ready to deliver plenty of pleasure from the get-go. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021)

9.2

Heather Robinson

HWT - we always love Shafer and this will e didn’t disappoint . Beautiful rich flavor that went well with spicy pasta - $65

HWT - we always love Shafer and this will e didn’t disappoint . Beautiful rich flavor that went well with spicy pasta - $65

9.0

Jeannine Giordano

At il posto with fam

At il posto with fam

8.8

Henry Fuseler

7/2022. Nice red blend from Shafer/Napa Valley. Dark in color with a big flavor. Paired well with the halibut at Hall’s Chophouse.

7/2022. Nice red blend from Shafer/Napa Valley. Dark in color with a big flavor. Paired well with the halibut at Hall’s Chophouse.

9.0

Jocelyn Yard

69

69

9.7

Martin Sher

Lovely! Dunno why I’ve never had this before. Velvety smooth.

Lovely! Dunno why I’ve never had this before. Velvety smooth.

9.3

Tanya Brown

SO Good!!

SO Good!!

10

Christopher Severo

Paddock excellent smooth cab

Paddock excellent smooth cab

9.0

AEL

Bottle #1 at Brian's for Xmas.

Bottle #1 at Brian's for Xmas.

8.8

Location

  • 43380 US Hwy 19 N
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

  • Hours:
    9am - 9pm every day

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