2019 Pahlmeyer, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, USA
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Merlot
- Jeb Dunnuck
- 93/100
- Joe Czerwinski
- 94/100
- James Suckling
- 97/100
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Critics reviews
Ripe black fruits, graphite, plums, and darker cherry notes all emerge from the 2019 Merlot, another terrific, rich, concentrated, and full-bodied effort from Pahlmeyer. I love its purity, it has ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. I’d happily drink a bottle any time over the coming 10-12 years.
Drink 2023 - 2035
Pahlmeyer’s 2019 Merlot comes mainly from the estate vineyard, with smaller proportions from the Rancho Chimiles, Broken Rock and Stagecoach Vineyards. It’s all Merlot this year, with ageing in barrels from Taransaud 75% new). Beautiful notes of loamy earth and mocha accent black cherries and plums on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is somewhere between velvet and silk in texture, and the lingering finish adds savoury hints of cocoa and black olive.
Drink 2022 - 2035
Ripe plums and blueberries with slate, sweet tobacco and bark. Full-bodied, yet very fresh, with firm, layered tannins and a rich finish. Spices at the end. Juicy. Better in two or three years.
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About this wine
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is synonymous with exceptional wine. From rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant, nuanced Chardonnay, the region’s Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and masterful winemakers combine to create wines of unmistakable character. With vineyards that have achieved cult status and a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship, Napa Valley stands as California’s most celebrated viticultural area.
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