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Stags Leap District Shafer Vineyards Merlot 2008

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • 15.30% 
  • 1.5L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A concentrated and lingering Merlot created by an estate which quickly became emblematic of the Napa Valley. More info

  • Quantity: 2 Bottles
  • Level: 2 into-neck
  • Label: 2 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: United-States, Napa Valley
  • Appellation/Wine: Stags Leap District
  • More information....

Stags Leap District Shafer Vineyards Merlot serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Emincés de foie et de rognons de veau, Epaule d'agneau, Faisan en cocotte.

Lot presentation
Stags Leap District Shafer Vineyards Merlot

The wine

The domain's Merlot is a concentrated wine. Its nose is expressive, with aromas of candied red and black berries, tea and spices. In the mouth, the tannins are ripe and finely textured; the finish offers beautiful length.

Information about domain Shafer Vineyards

Shafer vineyards was created in 1972 in Stags Leap District in the Napa Valley by John Shafer when he turned his back on his career in publishing. His son, Doug Shafer became the vineyard’s vintner in 1983, assisted by Elias Fernandez. This 85-hectare estate has quickly became a Napa Valley icon and has acquired an established an international reputation.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 2 Bottles
  • Level: 2 into-neck
  • Label: 2 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: no
  • Alcohol percentage: 15.30 %
  • Country/Region: United-States, Napa Valley
  • Appellation/Wine: Stags Leap District
  • Vintage: 2008
  • Color: Red
  • Service temperature: 16°
  • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
  • Size (in ha): 85
  • Intensity: Classic
  • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 2% Petit verdot

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Stags Leap District Shafer Vineyards Merlot 2008

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format