Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Merlot

9.417 ratings
9.13 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
"Odedi"

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, earth, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, mildew, light vinaigrette and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 25 year old Merlot is a tad tired, but still very enjoyable.

I've had this Merlot before, but it was a more recent vintage. I have a feeling it's this specific bottle that is flawed. It might be improper storage.

Big tannins show up after 4 hours in a decanter.

Helen Turley was the wine maker. Robert Parker 96 points.

Regardless of how it is showing now, it's always nice to try these kind of wines.

A blend of 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100 (current vintage).

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, earth, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, mildew, light vinaigrette and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 25 year old Merlot is a tad tired, but still very enjoyable.

I've had this Merlot before, but it was a more recent vintage. I have a feeling it's this specific bottle that is flawed. It might be improper storage.

Big tannins show up after 4 hours in a decanter.

Helen Turley was the wine maker. Robert Parker 96 points.

Regardless of how it is showing now, it's always nice to try these kind of wines.

A blend of 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100 (current vintage).

Aug 18th, 2022
Jon Maxwell

Founder Veritas Wine Consulting

8.7

Not nearly as plush as it no doubt once was, but has held up reasonably well over 19 years

Not nearly as plush as it no doubt once was, but has held up reasonably well over 19 years

Dec 20th, 2016
Esther Garcia

Blueberries, cocoa, molasses.

Blueberries, cocoa, molasses.

Nov 2nd, 2021
Ron Siegel

Deep dark color that is still very youthful showing cherry, berry, plum fruits with mocha, leather & tobacco.

Deep dark color that is still very youthful showing cherry, berry, plum fruits with mocha, leather & tobacco.

Dec 25th, 2019
Ron Siegel

This was delicious! Purchased on release showing red berry fruits, cassis, leather & tobacco leaf.

This was delicious! Purchased on release showing red berry fruits, cassis, leather & tobacco leaf.

Jul 16th, 2019
Jonathan Hammer

Very rich Merlot

Very rich Merlot

Apr 20th, 2019
B
10

1997 Pahlmeyer Merlot. Dinner w J&J D at Ner. Didn’t decant and drank straight away. Lovely and balanced.

1997 Pahlmeyer Merlot. Dinner w J&J D at Ner. Didn’t decant and drank straight away. Lovely and balanced.

Apr 2nd, 2018
David Goldmuntz

David had this 7 years ago

David had this 7 years ago

Dec 16th, 2016
Dick Schinkel

Dick had this 2 years ago

Dick had this 2 years ago

Oct 16th, 2021
PS Michaels

PS had this 3 years ago

PS had this 3 years ago

Jan 19th, 2021