PAHLMEYER - Merlot Napa Valley - 2016

PAHLMEYER

Merlot Napa Valley 2016

- 94 points -

Mostly estate fruit, the 2016 Merlot spent 22 months in primarily new French oak. Black cherries, smoked earth, graphite, dark chocolate, and licorice notes all emerge from this rich, full-bodied, concentrated Merlot that has subtle background oak but displays a supple, seamless balance style that’s a joy to drink.


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