List price: | $147.25 |
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Sale price: | $89.99 |
You save: | $57.26 (39%) |
Notes | |||
"Pahlmeyer 2017 Napa Valley Merlot is a cellar-worthy wine that will age beautifully for a decade or more. The wine opens with aromas of preserved marasca cherries, rose petal, anise and a touch of soft, supple leather. The well-textured palate brings fruit-forward notes of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and black cherry that blend seamlessly with spicy, earthy undertones of allspice, sautéed sage, black tea leaf and hints of clove before a lengthy, memorable finish." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Blueberries, plums, dark flowers, tar and sandalwood on the nose. It’s full-bodied and creamy with supple tannins. Polished and rich, yet so fresh and balanced. Smooth, firm and flavorful. Caressing finish. Plush 2017 character. Drink or hold." —James Suckling "The 2017 Merlot is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and lavender all jump from the glass as this rich, seductive Merlot shows off its alluring personality. Still recovering from its very recent bottling, the 2017 needs time to bounce back - but truthfully, it is already absolutely delicious and will be very easy to enjoy with minimal cellaring." —Antonio Galloni, Vinous "Big, rich and fruit-forward, offering concentrated dark plum, blackberry and cherry paste flavors that are lushly spiced, with mocha and dark chocolate in the midpalate. The creamy finish is loaded with Asian spice accents. Drink now through 2028. 1,545 cases made." —Wine Spectator |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Merlot | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat or stews | Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Jarlsberg or Parmesan | tomato based sauces or garlic |