Paloma

Napa Valley Merlot

9.318 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

This was my bottle, and it was opened alongside a ‘15 for comparison sake. Aromatics were similar to the ‘15 (red and black fruit) but less candied. More dirty, but not off putting. However, the finish on this was very unique...it turned very umami/earthy/herbal. Maybe an odd phase as it wakes up? Structure was still very solid (as expected for mountain fruit) so this may hold a while...

Almost two hours later: Better with air. Became more dark chocolate covered. Wow. The savory notes have faded and it’s showing a more rich and dark cocoa type finish. Very enjoyable.

This was my bottle, and it was opened alongside a ‘15 for comparison sake. Aromatics were similar to the ‘15 (red and black fruit) but less candied. More dirty, but not off putting. However, the finish on this was very unique...it turned very umami/earthy/herbal. Maybe an odd phase as it wakes up? Structure was still very solid (as expected for mountain fruit) so this may hold a while...

Almost two hours later: Better with air. Became more dark chocolate covered. Wow. The savory notes have faded and it’s showing a more rich and dark cocoa type finish. Very enjoyable.

Jun 8th, 2019
Mark Sapienza

Excellent

Excellent

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2016
Richard Rynda

Not a typical merol

Not a typical merol

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2013
George Yasutake

Fruit forward with berries & nice finish

Fruit forward with berries & nice finish

Dec 9th, 2016
Mike Stanford

Bought this case if '08 Merlot from a visit out there in '11. RIP Barbara...

Bought this case if '08 Merlot from a visit out there in '11. RIP Barbara...

Aug 28th, 2016
Tyler Hensley

Account Manager at LDF Sales & Distributing

9.3

Tyler had this 9 years ago

Tyler had this 9 years ago

Apr 26th, 2016
Robert Evans Jr

Robert had this 7 years ago

Robert had this 7 years ago

Nov 24th, 2017
George Yasutake

George had this 7 years ago

George had this 7 years ago

Aug 24th, 2017
RWS 211

RWS had this 8 years ago

RWS had this 8 years ago

Aug 13th, 2016
George Yasutake

George had this 9 years ago

George had this 9 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2016