Paloma Vineyards Merlot 2019 (750ml) Horse Heaven HillsThe Paloma Spring Mountain Merlot is a big, world class red wine capable of improving with bottle aging for 10 to 15 years in most vintages. Although the wine varies with the vintage, they have a consistent thread of complex aromas of black berry fruits, black stone fruits, chocolate, tobacco, spice and floral notes with a mineral overtone. On the palate the wine has a big silky mouth feel, well balanced, with flavors of berries, fruit, cocoa, cassis,
round and fruity taste
The different varieties and lots were kept separate through the fermentation process and only came together when the winemaker assembled the final blend before bottling
Since 2011
Fruity and heady with whiffs of rose petals and agave (tequila
This vintage provides a wonderful balance of fruit and earth notes that come together to create a bold flavor profile
giving an intense varietal character and tension
we make several blends and sample each one until we have one that is greater than its parts
Recommendation is to drink this wine within 2-3 years of vintage date so that it can be enjoyed at the peak of its freshness and vibrancy
spur prunedAltitude: 500m above sea levelIrrigation: Not irrigatedYield: 5tn/haVarieties: 100% Mandilari
Paul Gregutt | 91
Very long on the palate for the varietal with a contrast of sweet honey and salty minerality
the vineyard enjoys the benefit of bay breezes and fog with contribute to the wine’s green citrus and melon notes and bright minerality
