2009 Pahlmeyer Merlot
Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America
Tasting Note:February 8, 2018
Fourth of our seven year vertical tonight....Scratch that the 2014 came out too.
Medium to deep ruby red. Notes of strawberries, bramble berries, anise and tobacco on the nose. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. Nice amount of cocoa, anise, black currants and woody.
Made of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit comes from the Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyard and Rancho Chimiles Vineyard. Aged in 80% new French oak for 18 months.
Drink Dates:
2018 till 2020.
Price Point:
$$$ - Can be purchased from the estate for $110.00.