92 points 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. Drink: 2020-2032. (1/31/20)"
92 points 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. (2/29/20)"
Producer notes: "58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec. This juicy red blend is loaded with vivid summer fruit – red plum, red cherry, black cherry, and strawberry – along with rhubarb, spice, and red licorice. All this tantalizing freshness comes with energy and ripe tannins for a long, luscious finish. Alcohol 15.3%."
Product SKU | 335917 |
Producer | Shafer |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec |
ABV | 15.3% |
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