That sourcing discipline translates directly into the glass: the 2012 Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the 93-point Wine Enthusiast score confirm a level of refinement that punches above the VSOP category's average

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Shafer Merlot Napa 2023 limit-24 That sourcing discipline translates directlyShafer Merlot Napa 2023 is a full bodied Stags Leap District Merlot blend bottled at 15. 1% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Produced by Shafer Vineyards under longtime winemaker Elias Fernandez, this release continues one of Napa Valley's most quietly respected Merlot programs a wine built on estate quality fruit, sustainable farming, and 20 months of French oak aging. Quick Facts: ABV: 15. 1% Origin: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California