Pahlmeyer Merlot 2021
Product details
| Management number | 253521393 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$68.95 | Model Number | 253521393 | ||
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This opulent and structured red wine originates from the United States, specifically from the premier Napa Valley region in California. Founded in 1986 by Jayson Pahlmeyer, the estate is renowned for its "Proprietary Red" and its exceptional work with Merlot, which Jayson famously insisted be "world-class" from the very first vintage. The winemaking philosophy, currently led by winemaker Katie Vogt, focuses on high-elevation mountain vineyards to produce a wine that balances the varietal's natural plushness with a sophisticated, structural intensity.
Wine Description
Pahlmeyer Merlot presents a flamboyant and generous profile. The sensory profile features a "dynamic interplay" of intensity and vibrancy, with an aromatic nose of brambly blackberry, black cherry, and wild raspberry, layered with hints of crushed peppercorn, fresh sage, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and "velvety," showcasing a rich core of dark plum and fresh fig underpinned by savory notes of tobacco leaf, cocoa nib, and mocha. It is characterized by its plush tannins and a long, lifted finish carried by a touch of violet and warm spice.
Bestseller ranking
United States Red
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